Pittsburg State University
PublicPittsburg, KS
Pittsburg State University is a public mid-sized school in Pittsburg, KS, enrolling about 4,210 undergraduates. Pittsburg State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 89%. Its highest-earning reported major is Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other (Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields), where graduates report median earnings of $111,920/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $11,344 more per year in tuition and fees (2.4x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pittsburg State University's acceptance rate?
Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, KS admits approximately 89% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What ACT score do I need for Pittsburg State University?
Admitted students at Pittsburg State University typically score between 17–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Pittsburg State University cost?
Pittsburg State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $22,099 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Pittsburg State University?
For 2024-25, Pittsburg State University's published tuition and required fees were $19,744 for out-of-state students and $8,400 for in-state students -- $11,344 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Pittsburg State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Pittsburg State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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