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Portland State University
Department of English
Portland, OR
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Overview
Portland State University / Department of English is located in Portland, OR, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts/Master of Science (MA/MS) | ||
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Creative writing | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | English |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 60 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE (for some programs) Varies Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some Oral and written exams |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
230
Applied
115
Accepted
48
Enrolled
Applying
65
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | January 15th | No |
| Winter deadline | September 1st | September 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | November 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE (for some programs) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Statement of purpose, 2 letters of recommendation, transcripts, critical writing sample |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
124
Total Graduate Students
2%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 9.68% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0.81% |
| White or Caucasian | 76% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 2.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 4.84% |
| Unknown | 3.23% |
Gender
Male (39%)
Female (60%)
Faculty
64
Total faculty
Full-time - 33
Part-time - 31
Male (31)
Female (33)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | American literature and cultural studies, medieval and British literature, writing prose fiction and poetry, rhetoric and composition, women's literature |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751
United States
Portland, OR 97207-0751
United States
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