Pitt State Description

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.

Quick Facts about Pittsburg State University

Location

Midwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Gorillas

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Selective

In-State Tuition

$5,106

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,370

Retention Rate

73%

Enrollment

7,102

Year Established

1903

Pitt State Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 4 See all ratings

50% of students gave Pittsburg State University 5 stars overall.

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Alumnus - Grad Year 1973

Overall Rating:
5

Detailed Ratings

I liked the smaller campus life. It was also near home. I most liked the easy access to classes, when I lived in the dorms. The downtown area was a charming place to visit also. The dorm food was fine. I also lived off campus and liked it too.

Alumnus - Grad Year 2002

Overall Rating:
3

Detailed Ratings

The school served me well, as the pre-med program allowed me to go to medical school. However, the town was depressing, and the majority of students are from the general area. I played basketball, but football really runs the school and town. It served it's purpose.

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Pitt State Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
5,863
Freshman Class
1,087
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
7,102

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
83%
Graduate
17%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
60%
Out-of-State
40%

Gender of Students

Women
50%
Men
50%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
2%
Caucasian
86%
Latino
2%
Other
10%

Students State Origin

Kansas
60%
Missouri
18%
Oklahoma
3%
Other
19%

International Students

International
6%
Domestic
94%

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