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Pittsburg State University
  • 4 Year
  • PITTSBURG, KS

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade A minus
  5. Athletics
    grade A minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade B+
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade A
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

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Pittsburg State is an above-average public university located in Pittsburg, Kansas. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,045 undergraduate students. The Pittsburg State acceptance rate is 94%. Popular majors include Nursing, Construction Management, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. Graduating 52% of students, Pittsburg State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,900.

About

1701 S BROADWAY
PITTSBURG, KS 66762
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association

Pittsburg State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Pittsburg State Admissions

Acceptance Rate
94%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
920-1180
ACT Range
17-24
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$14,748 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$4,551 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
94%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
93%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 57 responses
75%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 60 responses
66%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 59 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
1
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    58%
  • On Campus
    38%
  • Online
    4%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
4,045 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
515
Undergrads Over 25
10%
Pell Grant
32%
Varsity Athletes
9%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 48 responses
  • Friendly
    67%
  • Unique
    23%
  • Diligent
    4%
  • Religious
    4%
  • Outgoing
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
60%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 83 responses
Poll
70%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 92 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 44 responses
  • Atmosphere
    43%
  • Personable
    18%
  • Diversity
    14%
  • Family/Home
    11%
  • Academic Gorillas
    7%
  • Underrated
    5%
  • Home away from home
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,400 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
52%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
94%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 35 responses

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