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Pittsburg State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 1,300
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 94%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 52%

Located in Pittsburg, Kansas, Pitt State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 94% indicates that Pitt State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Pittsburg State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Pitt State boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

93.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,744

Cost of attendance at Pittsburg State University in 2022 for students from Kansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average $7,489
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,088

Cost of attendance at Pittsburg State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average $17,865
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Pittsburg State University received on average $4,551 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,551
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 258 32% $4,396 $1,134,229
Other Federal Grant 661 83% $2,454 $1,622,132
State Grant/Scholarships 84 11% $1,561 $131,154
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 550 69% $2,927 $1,609,843
Total Grant & Scholarships 739 93% $4,551 $3,363,129

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pittsburg State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Pittsburg State University students is 52.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.4%.

52.3%

  • asian 46.1% 6 students
  • African American 29.6% 13 students
  • white 57.3% 466 students
  • hispanic 40.3% 27 students
  • International Students 37.5% 6 students
  • Mixed Race 35.3% 24 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Baseball Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Basketball Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Track and Cross Country Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Pittsburg State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pittsburg State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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