School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office 1701 South Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762 (620) 235-4251 (800) 854-7488 Fax: (620) 235-6003 [email protected] Contact: Melinda Roelfs Director of Admission |
Main Address 1701 South Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762 (620) 231-7000 www.pittstate.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 5,863 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 909 Degree-seeking undergrads: 5,694 Graduate enrollment: 1,264 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: $30 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 88% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 74% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Communications Technologies Graphic communications management B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Technologies Construction/Building Technologies B English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Family & Consumer Sciences Child Development B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Mechanic & Repair Technologies Automotive Technology A,B,C Parks, Recreation & Fitness Community, corporate and hospital wellness B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Precision Production Trades Wood technology A,B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Social Sciences Geography B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Pittsburg State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (620) 231-7000 |
| Website: | www.pittstate.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | admission.pittstate.edu/apply.html |
| Address: | 1701 S Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762 |
| Setting: | Town: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 6,625 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 48% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,961 (60% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $7,298 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $18,642 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 93% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $4,426 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Pittsburg State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Pittsburg State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 6 | 2 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 8 | 12 | 8 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 10 | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 2 | 2 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | 3 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 4 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Grand total | 15 | 3 | 57 | 23 |
* Based on programs that produced 2018-2019 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Pittsburg State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
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| In-state | $7,298 |
| Out-of-state | $18,642 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
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| In-state | $8,164 |
| Out-of-state | $18,804 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2017-2018
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 913 | 93% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 794 | 81% | $4,426 |
| Student loan aid | 612 | 62% | $6,145 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,642 | 81% | $8,653 |
| Federal student loans | 3,161 | 55% | $6,093 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Pittsburg State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Pittsburg State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2019
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 2,418 | 1,140 | 1,278 | Percent admitted | 100% | 89% | 90% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 40% | 43% | 37% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Pittsburg State University Enrollment, Fall 2019
| Total Enrollment | 6,625 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 5,402 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,223 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Pittsburg State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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