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 2,418 prospective students applied, and 2,166 were granted admission. Of those admitted 962 enrolled in the school. 5,161 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,464 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $5,694 plus fees of $1,604. Pitt State is ranked 608 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Pitt State is rated within the lower 48% 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 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#608 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#206 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#9999 in Best Colleges in Kansas
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Kansas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 18/28 |
| 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 | $1,604 |
| Room and Board | $7,778 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,826 |
| Total One Year Cost | $19,902 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,604 |
| Room and Board | $7,778 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,826 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,246 |
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
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.