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Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State, founded in 1903, is a public, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Technology, the College of Education, and the Kelce College of Business. Its 600-acre campus is located in Pittsburg, Kansas, 120 miles south of Kansas City.

Tuition & Fees

$7,298

$18,642

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
3%
600-699
22%
500-599
35%
400-499
31%
300-399
6%
200-299
3%
700-800
6%
600-699
22%
500-599
38%
400-499
28%
300-399
3%
200-299
3%
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
27%
18-23
50%
12-17
18%
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undergraduateRatios

50%

male

50%

female

1

teacher

16

students

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Not Selective

95%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,741
Declined + 81
Total Received 1,822
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Public

5,181

undergraduate students

1,464

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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Colleges with Strength in Women's Cross-Country: Division II
Colleges with Strength in Women's Cross-Country: Division II
Attendance at Football Games by the Numbers: Top 20 in Division II
Attendance at Football Games by the Numbers: Top 20 in ...
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Early/late Childhood Education
  3. Psychology
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Codes

SAT 6336
ACT 1449

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School Facts

Pittsburg State, founded in 1903, is a public, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Technology, the College of Education, and the Kelce College of Business. Its 600-acre campus is located in Pittsburg, Kansas, 120 miles south of Kansas City.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 6,645
Established in 1903
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
•  ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
•  CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)
•  CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)
•  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  HLC Higher Learning Commission
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association)

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Pittsburg, KS

630-acre campus in Pittsburg (population: 20,216), 120 miles from Kansas City and Tulsa, OK. Major airport and train serve Kansas City; smaller airport and bus serve Joplin, MO (30 miles).

Pittsburg State University
1701 South Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
19%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
72%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
16%
Top 1/4
39%
Top 1/2
73%
Bottom 1/2
27%
Bottom 1/4
8%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
3%
600-699
22%
500-599
35%
400-499
31%
300-399
6%
200-299
3%
700-800
6%
600-699
22%
500-599
38%
400-499
28%
300-399
3%
200-299
3%
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
27%
18-23
50%
12-17
18%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
($50 for international applicants)
Common application accepted no
Application deadline March 15 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements ACT only Required

Not Selective

95%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,741
Declined + 81
Total Received 1,822

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Howard Smith
Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management and Student Success
P: 800 854-PITT
F: 620 235-6003
psuadmit@pittstate.edu

Financial Aid

$8,009

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $5,694
Room & board $7,700
Additional fees $1,604
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $15,998
Average Financial Aid - $8,009
Total with Avg. Aid $7,989

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $8,552,833
State $784,972
Institutional $456,918
Other external
Total $9,794,723

Non-need-based

Federal $1,469,361
State $763,379
Institutional $5,707,183
Other external $2,773,027
Total $10,712,950

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

State aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 620 235-4240
F: 620 235-4078
finaid@pittstate.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Tammy Higgins
Director of Student Financial Assistance
thiggins@pittstate.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
softball
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, dodgeball, flag football, handball, indoor soccer, kickball, pickleball, racquetball, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand), walleyball

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Athletic Directors

Jim Johnson (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Mascot
Gorillas
School colors
crimson and gold

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Advanced Practice/Nursing
Art
Automotive Service Technology
Automotive Technology
Biology
Biology/Medical Technology
Business Administration
Business Economics
Career/Technical Education
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Information Systems
Construction Engineering Technology
Construction Management
Early Childhood
Education
Educational Leadership
Educational Technology
Electrical Technology
Electronics Engineering Technology
Elementary Education K-6
Engineering Technology
English
Environmental/Safety Management
Exercise Science
Family Consumer Sciences
Family/Consumer Science Education
Finance
General Studies
Geography
Graphic Communications
Health/Human Performance/Recreation
History
History/Government
Human Resources Development
Integrated Studies
Interior Design
International Business
International Studies
Justice Studies
Management
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Marketing
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Modern Language
Music
Nursing
Physical Education
Physics
Plastics Engineering Technology
Political Science
Polymer Chemistry
Psychology
Reading
Recreation
School Counseling
Social Work
Sociology
Special Education Teaching
Teaching
Technology
Technology/Engineering Education
Wood Technology
Workforce Development
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Early/late Childhood Education
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy

6,645

total students

71%

in-state

29%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

78%

5,181
students

Female
50%
2,565

Male
50%
2,616

22%

1,464
students

Female
62%
909

Male
38%
555

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

89%

4,650
students

Female
50%
2,279

Male
50%
2,371

11%

531
students

Female
54%
286

Male
46%
245

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
75%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

97%

Transfer applicants accepted

88%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Not Required/Recommended
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

94

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 39
Countries most often represented Brazil
China
India
Paraguay
Saudi Arabia
Taiwan
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Host family program
International student center
Other
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Vickie Mense
Administrative Specialist
620 235-4680
bmccloud@pittstate.edu

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