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Pittsburg State University

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Acceptance Rate 89.42 %
Tuition & Fees $19,744
($8,400)
Student Population 5,755
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $5,359
Graduation Rate 57 %

Academic Overview

Pittsburg State University Campus, Pittsburg, KS
Pittsburg State University is a public, four-years institute located in Pittsburg, Kansas. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $8,400 for Kansas residents and $19,744 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $9,470 for Kansas residents and $20,302 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 5,755 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 89.42% and the graduation rate is 57% last year.
The salary after graduation from Pittsburg State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $44,400. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Pitt State's tuition & fees is $8,400 for Kansas residents and $19,744 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $9,470 for in-state students and $20,302 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Kansas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,400$19,744
Graduate$9,470$20,302
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Pitt State. The acceptance rate of Pitt State is 89.42% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 31.90%. The average graduation rate is 57% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $5,359 and 80% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 5,755 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Pittsburg State University is 89.42 %.
Acceptance Rate
89.42%
Graduation Rate for Pittsburg State University is 57 %
Graduation Rate
57%
Retention Rate for Pittsburg State University is 77 %
Retention Rate
77%
Student Population for Pittsburg State University is 5,755
Student Population
5,755
Student to Faculty Ratio for Pittsburg State University is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $5,359 at Pittsburg State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$5,359

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1701 S Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Phone620-231-7000
WEBhttps://www.pittstate.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.pittstate.edu/admissions.html
Online Applicationhttps://www.pittstate.edu/apply.html
Financial Aidhttps://www.pittstate.edu/financial-aid/index.html
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.pittstate.edu/financial-aid/npc/index.html
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.pittstate.edu/office/veterans/
Athleticpittstategorillas.com/sports/2013/8/20/GEN_0820135941.aspx
Disability Servicewww.pittstate.edu/office/center-for-student-accommodations/

Offered Degrees

Pitt State offers 123 major programs through online and on-site education where 20 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's70
Bachelor's611
Master's2811
Doctorate (Practical)10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate101
1-2 Years Certificate20
Post-Bachelor's Certificate84
Post-Master's Certificate63

Special Learning Opportunities

Pittsburg State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:1,300)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,256)

Veterans Benefits

Pittsburg State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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