Pittsburg State University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

88.2%

Acceptance Rate

4,162

Undergrads

$18,889

Net Price / Year

57.6%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg State University is a public 4-year institution located in Pittsburg, KS. The school enrolls approximately 5,755 students. With an acceptance rate of 88.2%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 5,755

Men 2,707

Women 3,048

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 32.3%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 77%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

National Association of Schools of... Higher Learning Commission Commission on English Language... Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Admissions Data

88.2%

Acceptance Rate

3,138

Applications

895

Enrolled

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	3,138	2,806	895	89.4%
2022	2,642	2,277	847	86.2%
2020	2,007	1,820	805	90.7%
2018	2,418	2,166	962	89.6%
2016	2,503	2,186	1,012	87.3%

Costs & Financial Aid

$18,889

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

32.3%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

57.6%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	120	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	103	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	78	N/A	N/A
Construction Management.	78	N/A	N/A
Business/Commerce, General.	69	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	65	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	62	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.	54	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	53	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	52	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	50	N/A	N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.	48	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	46	N/A	N/A
Graphic Communications.	43	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	41	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	38	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	33	N/A	N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.	33	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	31	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	30	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	29	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	28	N/A	N/A
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.	28	N/A	N/A
Engineering Technology, General.	26	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	26	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	26	N/A	N/A
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.	23	N/A	N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.	22	N/A	N/A
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.	21	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	20	N/A	N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design.	19	N/A	N/A
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other.	18	N/A	N/A
Computer Systems Analysis.	17	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	16	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	16	N/A	N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.	16	N/A	N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.	14	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	14	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	13	N/A	N/A
Construction Engineering Technologies.	12	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	12	N/A	N/A
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology.	12	N/A	N/A
History.	11	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	9	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	8	N/A	N/A
International Business.	8	N/A	N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.	8	N/A	N/A
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.	8	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.	8	N/A	N/A
Economics.	7	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$11,519,382

Total Athletics Expenses

$11,519,382

Total Athletics Revenue

372

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	120	$3,260,320	$3,260,320	N/A
Basketball	Coed	26	$1,644,188	$1,644,188	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	282	$1,531,722	$1,531,722	N/A
Baseball	Men	52	$670,742	$670,742	N/A
Softball	Women	23	$643,783	$643,783	N/A
Volleyball	Women	18	$483,475	$483,475	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	11
Burglary	10
Motor Vehicle Theft	9
Aggravated Assault	8
Fondling	2