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Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Pittsburg State University is a public institution based in rural southeast Kansas. The school operates a second satellite campus in the Kansas City Metro area. Pitt State is home to the Tyler Research Center which houses both the Kansas Polymer Research Center and the Business & Technology Institute. PSU students can take advantage of their flat rate tuition offer which allows full-time students to take as many classes as they like for the same flat fee.

Acceptance Rate:
88%
Average Net Price:
$14,436
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1103

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$14,436
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$8,400
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$19,744
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$10,234
Books and Supplies
$1200
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$17,392
$30k - $48k
$17,369
$48k - $75k
$18,833
$75k - $110k
$20,287
$110k+
$19,715
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
48%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
32%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,569
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,262
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,807

 

Students receiving state aid
22%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2848
Students receiving federal aid
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,262
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$16,707,605
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$4,349,055

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
53%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,672
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$186
Students receiving federal loans
46%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,897
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,524

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
88%
Acceptance Rate
2856
Students Applied
85%
Transfer Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
65%
Out-Of-State Students
33%
17%
Submitting ACT
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1103
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
438
75th
585
Reading
25th
478
75th
600
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
30%
3.50 - 3.74
14%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
16%
2.50 - 2.99
17%
2.00 - 2.49
5%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
16
Top 25%
39
Top 50%
73
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
67
$30k - $48k
50
$48k - $75k
49
$75k - $110k
79
$110k+
83

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 620-235-4251
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
5,722
Total Number of Undergrads
4,426
0
100
31%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
52%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
53%
20-39 Students
36%
40-99 Students
9%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
70

Faculty Overview

0
100
65%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
49%
51%
Residency
In-State Students
65%
Out-Of-State Students
33%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
7%
Native American
1%
White
79%
Multiracial
6%
Percent of First Generation Students
32%
Student Organizations
152
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
19%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
72%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Gorillas
School Colors
crimson and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc
Total Male Athletes
270
Total Female Athletes
103
Intramural Sports
9
Sports Club
3
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Softball
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Pittsburg State University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$44,400
Top 5 Cities
Kansas City
Joplin
Wichita
Tulsa
Lawrence
Top 5 Employers
Pittsburg State University
Cerner Corporation
Walmart
Crossland Construction Company, Inc.
US Army
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Education
Sales
Engineering
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,000
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$186

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Trinity's Review

from Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State University is a melting pot of people from all over the world. There is music program of well-rounded, cultured, unique individuals. The people are accepting and approachable....

Christen's Review

from Kansas City, MO

It is a great university. It's small enough that it feels homey and big enough that they have a lot of programs. Classes are easy and safe to get to and the food at the dinning hall is decent. They ha...

Danyel's Review

from Jetmore, KS

the best education, enthusiastic teachers, and friendly student lie in wait here for anyone at pittsburg state university. no one can ask for a better time here, and a place to get your education. com...