Pittsburg State University

#2 in Kansas

4-years Public College In Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State University (referred to as Pitt State) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Pittsburg, KS. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Pittsburg State University is $8,008 for Kansas residents and $19,692 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 5,858 and student to faculty ratio is 7.14% (14 to 1).The highest degree offered at Pittsburg State University is Doctor's degree- professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$8,008 (Kansas Residents) $19,692 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate86.18%
Student Population5,858
Graduation Rate55%
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
Pittsburg State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1915 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Pittsburg State University is $8,008 for Kansas residents and $19,692 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Pittsburg State University is $9,190 for Kansas residents and $20,022 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Pittsburg State University offers the alternative tuition plans. 95 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,919 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Pittsburg State University is 86.18% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 37.20%. Pittsburg State University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 5,858 students are attending at Pittsburg State University (4,489 undergraduate students). There are 277 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 143 part-time faculty working for Pittsburg State University. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 729 (full-time) and 234 (part-time). The graduation rate at Pittsburg State University is 55% and the retention rate is 75% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Pittsburg State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Pittsburg State University offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On Pittsburg State University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Pittsburg State University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children