What Pittsburg State costs
Pittsburg State University charges $8,400 a year in published tuition and fees for Kansas residents, about $4,200 a semester, and $19,744 a year for students from other states, about $9,872 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $22,099 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $16,211 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Pittsburg State
For fall 2024, Pittsburg State University received 3,138 applications and admitted 2,806 students, and 895 enrolled as first-years.
What Pittsburg State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Pittsburg State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 106 |
| Construction Management | 81 |
| Psychology | 67 |
| Business / Commerce | 62 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 50 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies | 49 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 49 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 49 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Pittsburg State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, Missouri: about 24 miles away
Colleges like Pittsburg State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Wisconsin–River Falls, River Falls, Wisconsin: 4,205 undergraduates
- Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois: 4,188 undergraduates
- University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, Nebraska: 4,088 undergraduates
- Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri: 4,378 undergraduates
- Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois: 4,410 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Pittsburg State University's acceptance rate? 89.4% for fall 2024: 2,806 of 3,138 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Pittsburg State University? $8,400 a year for in-state students and $19,744 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Pittsburg State University? About 4,200 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Pittsburg State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Pittsburg State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Pittsburg State University