Pittsburg State University

  • 0/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Pittsburg, KS
  • 0 reviews

Overview

Total enrollment

5,755
Pittsburg State University overview
Pittsburg State University overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Pittsburg State University, located in the southeastern Kansas city of Pittsburg, operates on a 430-acre campus characterized by a mix of historic and modern academic buildings. Founded in 1903 as a branch of the state normal school system, PSU has evolved into a comprehensive public university serving students primarily from the four-state region of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The university maintains strong programs in technology, education, nursing, and business, with its College of Technology being particularly well-known for automotive and construction management programs. Students typically reside in one of seven residence halls or university-managed apartments, while the athletic program competes at the NCAA Division II level as the Gorillas, participating in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.

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  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    3 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
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Admissions

Admission Standards

Unavailable
Pittsburg State University admission standards
  • GPA 3.4

Acceptance Rate

89.4%
Pittsburg State University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 31.9%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Kansas Resident Tuition

$8,400

Out of State Resident Tuition

$19,744

Breakdown

In State Costs for Pittsburg State University
  • Tuition $8,400
  • Books and Supplies $1,200
  • Other Fees $2,058
  • Room and Board $10,234
  • Budget for Other Expenses $5,506
  • Total One Year Cost $27,398

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

49% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Pittsburg State University are Education, Business, and Engineering Technology. 20% of students major in Education, 19% in Business, and 14% in Engineering Technology.

  • Education 20%
  • Business 19%
  • Engineering Technology 14%
  • Health Professions 7%
  • Communication 6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155681.

GPA calculator: Pittsburg State University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026