Pittsburg State University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Pittsburg State University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

86.2%

Admission Difficulty for Pittsburg State University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Unavailable
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Pitt State is 86.2%. Its admission rate is the 14th lowest in Kansas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Pitt State and can you get accepted?

Pittsburg State University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,277 out of the 2,642 who applied were admitted.

Pittsburg State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.4. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 37% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Pitt State?

86% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Pittsburg State University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.4 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Pitt State GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.4

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Pittsburg State University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Pitt State are to have around a 3.4 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.4 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Pitt State accepts 86% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Pitt State is 3.4 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #13 in Kansas for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Pitt State is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Pitt State SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Pittsburg State University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 88% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Pittsburg State University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
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Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

SAT Scores for Pittsburg State University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
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Average SAT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Pitt State ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT

88%

ACT Scores for Pittsburg State University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

ACT Scores for Pittsburg State University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
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Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average ACT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

73% of Pittsburg State University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 39% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Pittsburg State University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	16%
Top 25% of class	39%
Top 50% of class	73%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Pittsburg State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,521	1,121	2,642
Accepted	1,237	1,040	2,277
Acceptance Rate	81%	93%	86%
Enrolled	432	415	847
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	35%	40%	37%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Pittsburg State University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Pittsburg State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Pittsburg State University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted