What events is Portland State track & field strongest in?

Based on its recorded marks, Portland State shows the most depth in distance, sprints, and throws.

How do I apply to Portland State for track & field or cross country?

You can start a Portland State application at www.pdx.edu. Recruiting interest and an application are separate steps — reach out to the coaching staff on this page in addition to applying.

Portland State Track & Field / Cross Country Recruiting (D1)

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Joseph Blue

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Nick Merillana

Head Coach

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What It Really Costs

$22k

All-in cost of attendance (in-state)

~$48k out-of-state (est.)

$10k

Typical net price after aid (in-state, aided families)

What families actually pay, by household income

<$30k$8k

$30–48k$8k

$48–75k$9k

$75–110k$13k

$110k+$19k

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How to read these numbers ▾

Tuition & fees: $12k in-state / $31k out-of-state; the rest is housing, food & books. All-in is what a family actually budgets.

Net price (tuition, fees & living costs minus grant aid) for federal-aid students, by family income band — a truer estimate of out-of-pocket cost than the sticker.

Cost of attendance & net price from federal college data (in-state / on-campus basis; out-of-state all-in is estimated as out-of-state tuition plus the same living costs). Individual aid varies. Program investment from EADA per-sport filings (coaching, travel, scholarships & ops) averaged across the track & field roster — heavier investment means more money in play, not a promised award.

Program Intel

▸Evan Jager, the 2016 Rio Olympic silver medalist in the 3,000m steeplechase, is a Portland State alum — he finished his degree at PSU (class of 2015) while training professionally with Nike.

▸Alan Webb, America's most famous high school miler and a 2004 Olympian in the 1500m, graduated from Portland State in 2016 and returned as a Vikings track & field assistant coach in 2018-19.

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Portland State Track & Field — Common Questions

What events is Portland State track & field strongest in?

How do I apply to Portland State for track & field or cross country?