About
Pittsburg State University (Pitt State) is a public university in Pittsburg, Kansas, United States. It enrolls approximately 5,500 students (4,300 undergraduates and 1,200 graduate students) and is governed by the Kansas Board of Regents.
🇺🇸 USA · Kansas
Pittsburg State University
- Public
- Rural
- 4-year degree
- Reported admit rate
- 89.4%Year unverified
- Tuition per year
- ₹18,54,593Out-of-state
- Students
- 4,210Undergraduates
- Students per teacher
- 14Student to faculty
Admissions planning estimate
89.4% baseline · Low data confidence
Sensitivity range: 54.4%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.
Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 88.17%; different cohorts are not mixed.
Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.
All / All Rounds: 88.2% (2,518/2,856; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source
Reported admit rate
89.4%admitted
89 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.
From application to first day
25.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).
Scores of enrolled test-submitters
The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.
ACT composite17-24
136
What a year costs
₹29,28,612
published cost of attendance, per year
- Tuition₹18,54,593
- Housing₹9,61,300
- Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Tuition by who is paying
Average aid awarded: ₹6,63,160 a year.
Outcomes and support
77.2%
Retention
56.6%
Graduation
47%
Get financial aid
37%
From out of state
One teacher for every 14 students
A typical ratio for a strong university.
Who studies here
As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.
7 programmes
- Certificate
- Associate
- Bachelor's
- Postbachelor's certificate
- Master's
- Post-master's certificate
- Doctoral degree - professional practice
No programme matches that.
Programmes
| Programme | Level |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | bachelor |
| Biology, General | bachelor |
| Business/Commerce, General | bachelor |
| Chemistry | bachelor |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | bachelor |
| Communication and Media Studies | bachelor |
| Computer Science | bachelor |
| Computer Systems Analysis | bachelor |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | bachelor |
| Construction Management | bachelor |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | bachelor |
| Design and Applied Arts | bachelor |
| Economics | bachelor |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | bachelor |
| Engineering-Related Fields | bachelor |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | bachelor |
| English Language and Literature, General | bachelor |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | bachelor |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | bachelor |
| Fine and Studio Arts | bachelor |
| Geography and Cartography | bachelor |
| Graphic Communications | bachelor |
| History | bachelor |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | bachelor |
| International Business | bachelor |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | bachelor |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | bachelor |
| Marketing | bachelor |
| Mathematics | bachelor |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | bachelor |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | bachelor |
| Music | bachelor |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | bachelor |
| Physics | bachelor |
| Political Science and Government | bachelor |
| Psychology, General | bachelor |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | bachelor |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | bachelor |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | bachelor |
| Social Work | bachelor |
| Sociology | bachelor |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | bachelor |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | bachelor |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | bachelor |
Every detail
Admissions & Requirements
Acceptance Rate89.42%
Total Applicants4085
Admitted Applicants3565
Enrolled Applicants897
Fee Waiver AvailableNo
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo
Deadlines
Test Scores
ACT Composite 25th %17
ACT Composite 75th %24
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition₹7,89,029
Out-of-State Tuition₹18,54,593
Average Housing Cost₹9,61,300
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹14,82,623
Students Receiving Aid47%
Average Aid Awarded₹6,63,160
Out-of-State Students37%
Student Body Diversity
African American3.23%
Asian0.88%
Hispanic8.03%
White77.65%
Multiracial6.48%
Native American1.64%
Pacific Islander0.29%
International1.57%
Unknown Race0.24%
Academics & Rankings
School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate56.59%
Retention Rate77.19%
Student/Faculty Ratio14:1
Total Undergraduates4210
Contact
Street Address1701 S Broadway St
ZIP Code66762
Phone(620) 235-4251
Websitehttps://www.pittstate.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/