Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS · Town · 4,210 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Pittsburg, KS, 66762 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
132 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$22,099
Out-of-state COA
$33,443
Avg net price
$15,784
Room & board
$10,234
In-state tuition
$8,400
Out-of-state tuition
$19,744
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,968
$30–48k
$11,453
$48–75k
$14,676
$75–110k
$18,873
$110k+
$20,237
Admissions
Admit rate
89%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1050
ACT midpoint
21
Composite 17–24
English 15–23
Math 16–23
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
57%
1st-yr retention
77%
Transfer-out rate
26%
Consumer completion
59%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
55%
Transferred
27%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
17%
Median earnings (6yr)
$43,793
Median earnings (10yr)
$50,579
Median debt
$18,969
Monthly loan payment
$201
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$24,070
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,746
Student Body
Men 49%Women 51%
14
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
30%
First-generation
32%
Median family income
$49,467
Independent students
18%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
8%
Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Hispanic
8%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$43,793
10 years after entry
$50,579
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Institutional
Endowment
$111M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
66%
Avg faculty salary
$8,130/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,572
Federal loan rate
41%
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