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Pittsburg State University Science & Tech Programs

Pittsburg State University is a public institution located in Pittsburg, KS. A Distant Town provides a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Pittsburg State University Rankings

Pitt State appears in the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#3 of 69	State — Kansas
Overall Quality	#47 of 404	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#454 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Pittsburg State University?

Get in touch with Pitt State are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1701 S Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Phone:	6202317000
Website:	www.pittstate.edu/
Admissions:	www.pittstate.edu/admissions.html
Financial Aid:	www.pittstate.edu/financial-aid/index.html

How Do I Get Into Pitt State?

You can apply to Pitt State online at: https://www.pittstate.edu/apply.html

Pitt State is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Pitt State

This is what Pitt State looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Pitt State?

Pitt State has an acceptance rate of 89%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 32% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

3% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Pitt State ranged between 17 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Pitt State can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,373	1,206	88%
Women	1,765	1,600	91%

Can I Afford Pittsburg State University?

The average net price after aid at Pitt State is $18,889. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,342
In-State Fees	$2,058
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,686
Out-of-State Fees	$2,058
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,400
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$19,744

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 20% of students at Pitt State receive some form of financial aid (871 students).

Nearly 61% of students at Pitt State receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,306 per student.

30% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,210.

Student Loan Debt

41% of Pitt State undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,683 per year.

Pittsburg State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,079 students enrolled at Pitt State. Pitt State is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,162 undergraduate students at Pitt State, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Pittsburg State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	41
Black or African American	129
Hispanic	324
White	3,208
American Indian/Alaska Native	66
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	12
Two or More Races	266
Non-Resident	104

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Pitt State are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Kansas	560
Missouri	209
Oklahoma	60
Texas	20
Arkansas	19

Additionally, approximately 2.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Pittsburg State University Graduate Student Diversity

1,296 of Pitt State’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Pitt State, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Pittsburg State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	19
Black or African American	34
Hispanic	72
White	930
American Indian/Alaska Native	19
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	57
Non-Resident	159

Online Learning at Pittsburg State University

Pitt State delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

2,174 undergraduate students at Pitt State took at least one online class — of those, 258 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 261 students took at least one online class and 785 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Pittsburg State University

Pitt State offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Pitt State maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.