Pittsburg State University

About Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg State University is a public institution offering graduate degrees based in Pittsburg, Kansas. It enrolls 4,210 students (a mid-sized student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: pittstate.edu

Acceptance

89.4%

Graduation

45.3%

Net Price

$15,784

Median Earnings (10yr)

$50,579

Enrollment

4,210

Student : Faculty

15:1

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Selective). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 89.4%, Pittsburg State University is broadly accessible to qualified applicants.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether Pittsburg State University is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Pittsburg State University isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $15,784 per year. That's below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state)

$8,400

Tuition & Fees (out-of-state)

$19,744

Room & Board (on-campus)

$10,234

Room & Board (off-campus)

$10,980

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Other Expenses (on-campus)

$5,506

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$5,506

Total Cost of Attendance

$22,099

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

• Under $30,000
  $11,968
• $30,001 – $48,000
  $11,453
• $48,001 – $75,000
  $14,676
• $75,001 – $110,000
  $18,873
• Over $110,000
  $20,237

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

Graduation Rate & Retention

45% of full-time students who enrolled at Pittsburg State University graduate within six years, and 78% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Pittsburg State University earn a median of $50,579 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

By Family Income at Entry

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Who Studies Here

Pittsburg State University is home to 4,210 students, a mid-sized community. Some distinctive traits: 32% are first-generation college students.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Pittsburg State University. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

Pittsburg State University offers an extensive catalog of programs: 77 distinct programs across 23 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Pittsburg State University is 15:1, close to the national average.

Faculty by Rank

269 instructional faculty across 4 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Pros & Cons of Pittsburg State University

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Pittsburg State University tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.