Pittsburg State University
http://www.pittstate.edu1701 S Broadway, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
(620) 231-7000
Pittsburg State University, a comprehensive regional university, provides undergraduate and graduate programs and services to the people of southeast Kansas, but also to others who seek the benefits offered. This is accomplished by the unique combination of academic programs in the four colleges of the University: Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Technology. The university is equally committed to fulfilling its statewide mission in technology and economic development by facilitating partnerships with secondary and postsecondary educational institutions, businesses and industries. The university supports an organizational and interpersonal structure that actively encourages individuals to achieve their potential. The university provides programs ...show more »
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Public |
| Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC (Army) Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities Study abroad |
| Student Services | Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | One but less than two years certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate |
| Campus Setting | Town: Distant |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At Pittsburg State University, 85.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 59.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $3,580), and 70% receive loans ($6,068 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,120. Off campus it is around $6,120. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Pittsburg State University is $8,778 per year. |
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| Yearly Tuition | |
| Tuition Undergrad in State | $4,592 |
| Tuition Undergrad Out of State | $13,116 |
| Tuition Graduate in State | $4,212 |
| Tuition Graduate Out of State | $11,530 |
| Living Costs | |
| Total Expense in State on Campus | $14,862 |
| Total Expense Out of State On Campus | $23,386 |
| Total Expense In State Off Campus | $15,222 |
| Total Expense in State off Campus With Family | $9,102 |
| Total Expense Out of State Off Campus | $23,746 |
| Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy | $17,626 |
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In Fall 2009, 2,284 people applied to Pittsburg State University. Of the applicants, 80.0% were admitted (77.0% male & 83.0% female ) and 55.0% accepted (56.0% male and 53.0% female) Of the 5,934 undergraduate students at Pittsburg State University, 5.0% are part-time. A majority (84.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 61.0% of the 1,343 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 75.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 75.0% |
| Part Time Retention Rates | 38.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 45.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 51.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 52.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Admissions Office Phone | (620) 235-4251 |
| Admissions Office Email | psuadmit@pittstate.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 107 Horace Mann, Pittsburg KS 66762, |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.pittstate.edu/office/registrar/transfer-equiv.dot |
| Admissions Website | http://www.pittstate.edu/admission/ (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Fee | $30 |
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In order to be accepted to Pittsburg State University, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 19 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 24 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 17 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 24 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 17 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 24 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 44 | 1 | |||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 44 | 1 | |||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 209 | 79 | |||
| Accounting | 38 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 55 | ||||
| Business/Commerce, General | 63 | ||||
| Construction Management | 54 | ||||
| Finance, General | 16 | ||||
| Human Resources Development | 24 | ||||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 4 | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 34 | ||||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 59 | 12 | |||
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 59 | 12 | |||
| Communications technologies/technicians and support services | 1 | ||||
| Printing Management | 1 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 15 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | ||||
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | 9 | ||||
| Education | 9 | 251 | 244 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | ||||
| Biology Teacher Education | 10 | ||||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Community College Education | 1 | ||||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 4 | 23 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 48 | ||||
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 47 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 135 | 73 | |||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 8 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | 11 | ||||
| French Language Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| History Teacher Education | 13 | ||||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 7 | ||||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | ||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 33 | 16 | |||
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 | ||||
| Psychology Teacher Education | 6 | ||||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 19 | ||||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 1 | ||||
| Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other | 2 | ||||
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 3 | 15 | 18 | ||
| Engineering technologies/technicians | 0 | 159 | 41 | ||
| Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician | 42 | ||||
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 6 | ||||
| Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician | 11 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | 0 | 20 | 41 | ||
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 33 | ||||
| Manufacturing Technology/Technician | 12 | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | 15 | ||||
| Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician | 20 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 13 | 10 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | 10 | |||
| Family and consumer sciences/human sciences | 27 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | 27 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 1 | ||||
| French Language and Literature | 0 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 87 | 13 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 0 | ||||
| Nursing Science (MS, PhD) | 13 | ||||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 87 | ||||
| History | 16 | 8 | |||
| History, General | 16 | 8 | |||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 43 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 43 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 5 | 3 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | 3 | |||
| Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians | 17 | ||||
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 11 | ||||
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General | 6 | ||||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 3 | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | ||||
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 16 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 16 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 24 | 9 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 23 | 6 | |||
| Physics, General | 1 | 3 | |||
| Psychology | 5 | 50 | 22 | ||
| Psychology, General | 50 | 22 | |||
| School Psychology | 5 | ||||
| Public administration and social service professions | 23 | ||||
| Social Work | 23 | ||||
| Security and protective services | 16 | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 16 | ||||
| Social sciences | 23 | ||||
| Economics, General | 3 | ||||
| Geography | 5 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | ||||
| Sociology | 6 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 45 | 4 | |||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 5 | 0 | |||
| Graphic Design | 35 | ||||
| Music Performance, General | 5 | 4 | |||
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