Overview


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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| 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:
| $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. 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 Aid Per Year
$4,569
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,262
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,807
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
22%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2848
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
2856
Students Applied
85%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
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 availableApplications Accepted
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
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: 21:1Non 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
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | ✓ ✓ |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
0
100
65%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
49%
US National: 44%51%
US National: 56%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
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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
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