Overview
Student Population
| Location | Pittsburg, Kansas |
| Online | pittstate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Pittsburg, Kansas, Pittsburg State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 1,822 prospective students applied, and 1,741 were granted admission. Of those admitted 880 enrolled in the school. 5,161 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,464 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $5,694 plus fees of $1,644. Pitt State is ranked 790 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Value
Pitt State is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Pittsburg State University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#790 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#282 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Kansas
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Kansas
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#44 in Best Value Colleges in Kansas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 916/1185 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Kansas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,644 |
| Room and Board | $7,996 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,918 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,252 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,644 |
| Room and Board | $7,996 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,918 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,596 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Business | 19% |
| Engineering Technology | 14% |
| Health Professions | 7% |
| Communication | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155681 IPEDS survey data for Pittsburg State University.
Current students may use the Pittsburg State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.