Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

C-

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About Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Pittsburg, KS, in a town setting. It enrolls about 4,210 students. The acceptance rate is 89%. 57% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $50,579.

89%

Acceptance

$15,784

Net price

4,210

Enrollment

57%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

89%

Acceptance rate

1,050

SAT average

ACT midpoint

ACT Composite17–24

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$15,784

Average net price

$8,400

In-state tuition

$19,744

Out-of-state tuition

$10,234

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$22,099

Total cost of attendance

30%

Students receiving Pell grants

41%

Students with federal loans

$18,969

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$11,968

$30–48K

$11,453

$48–75K

$14,676

$75–110K

$18,873

$110K+

$20,237

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Humanities37.6%

Business14.1%

Engineering Tech9.0%

Health & Nursing7.0%

Education5.9%

Parks & Recreation3.7%

Psychology3.3%

Mechanic & Repair Tech2.5%

Biology2.0%

Communications1.9%

After Graduation

$50,579

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$43,793

Median earnings (6 yrs)

57%

Graduation rate

77%

Retention rate

79%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,572

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

4,210

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

32%

First-generation

Gender balance

51% women

49% men

Race & ethnicity

White

78%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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