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Pittsburg State University

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Pittsburg, Kansas 66762

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Pittsburg State University is a public institution in Pittsburg with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1090, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.2K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,579 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,889.

Established
1903
Motto
"By doing, learn."On seal: "Research, Instruction, Service"
Mascot
Gus the Gorilla
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division II ranks
Division
Division II
88%Acceptance
1090SAT Avg
4,162Students
15:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$50,579Earnings 10yr
$18,889Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Pittsburg State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.2%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

88.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1090

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,008
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,692
Room & Board$9,398
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$22,426
Average Net Price$18,889
Median Debt at Graduation$18,969
Monthly Payment (10yr)$201

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,392
$30–48K$17,369
$48–75K$18,833
$75–110K$20,287
$110K+$19,715

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,889

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

27

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (89)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,162
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
32%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Black 3%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate57.6%
Freshman Retention77.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,793
8 Years$47,079
10 Years$50,579

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,400
Men
$51,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Gorillas

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from KS state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
118 mi(205 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
260 mi(451 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
340 mi(589 min)

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