Explore Greater Portland Hillel
Founded in 2008, PDX Hillel's mission is to enrich the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. Hillel student leaders, professionals and lay leaders are dedicated to creating a pluralistic, welcoming and inclusive environment for Jewish college students, where they are encouraged to grow intellectually, spiritually and socially. Hillel helps students find a balance in being distinctively Jewish and universally human by encouraging them to pursue tzedek (social justice), tikkun olam (repairing the world) and Jewish learning, and to support Israel and global Jewish peoplehood. Hillel is committed to excellence, innovation, accountability and results.Undergraduate Enrollment
15,676 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
5,132 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Rabbi/Jewish Educator on Campus No
- Kosher Food Available No
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Major
- Study Abroad in Israel University approved programs
- Israel Fellow Yes
Religious Services
We host egalitarian, student-led services on the Portland State University and Lewis and Clark College campuses, followed by dinner.
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Additional Campus Information
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- Private/Public Public
- Acceptance Rate 96%
- U.S. Region Pacific
- Commuter/Residential Commuter
- Tuition In-State $7,200
- Tuition Out-of-State $22,320
- Out-of-State/Int’l 23% / 3%
- Greek Life Yes
Related Scholarships
Check out some of the scholarships available for Portland State University Jewish undergraduate students.
Aspen Mitzvah Scholarship
The Department of World Languages & Literatures offers renewable scholarships of up to $1,000 to students enrolling in and completing second- and third-year modern Hebrew sequences. The award will be used to meet tuition costs and related educational expenses at Portland State University.
Cogan Memorial Scholarship
The Sara Glasgow Cogan Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to full-time Judaic Studies majors or minors who undertake credit-bearing internships in local Jewish communal and cultural organizations. This scholarship will cover the cost of internship for six credits of tuition for 1-3 students.
Jacobs-Kaufman Scholarship
The Abigail Jacobs-Kaufman Scholarship awards $500-$1,000 annually to 1-2 full-time Judaic Studies majors or minors who are pursuing a degree in Judaic Studies, and demonstrate financial need to cover tuition. Applicants will be selected on the basis of academic performance and demonstrated financial need.
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