Pittsburg State University (Pitt State)

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Located in Pittsburg, Kansas, Pittsburg State University allows residents of nearby states to benefit from their extensive degree and student life offerings, while still only paying in-state tuition.

Pittsburg State University has more than 100 bachelor’s degree programs, which span the arts and sciences, business, education and technology.

Student activities are also plentiful, with more than 150 student clubs and organizations to choose from. Also, within the small city of Pittsburg itself there are various activities, restaurants and entertainment, and cities like Tulsa and Kansas City are only a couple of hours away.

In addition to its rich offerings, Pittsburg State offers unique tuition arrangements. First of all, those who live in certain Oklahoma and Missouri counties pay the same tuition as Kansas residents. Family members of Pittsburg State graduates also pay a decreased tuition.

Pittsburg State also has a flat tuition rate, meaning that regardless of the number of units a student takes, as long as they attend full-time, they pay a single tuition rate. Also, tuition includes additional student fees, which are usually charged in addition to tuition costs.

Pittsburg State also awards its eligible students some amount of financial aid in the form of grants, loans and scholarships.

Prospective undergraduates will need to take a tour of the campus, then submit an application along with transcripts and ACT scores. Since Pittsburg State has a rolling admissions policy, applicants may apply at any time during the year.

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