Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Best Colleges 2010

Pittsburg State University

Work 1701 S. Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762
Work(800) 854-7488
Web site: http://www.pittstate.edu
Tier 3
College Category:
Universities-Master's (Midwest)

Overview : Pittsburg State University

General Information  
Institutional Control: Public
Year founded: 1903
Religious affiliation: N/A
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 5,863
Setting: rural
Endowment: $67,196,087
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: rolling
Application fee: $30
Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: 88.1%
Selectivity: selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2009-2010 In-state: $4,592; Out-of-state: $13,116
Mission  
School mission: Excellence in teaching is the primary focus of the University. Pittsburg State University provides undergraduate and graduate programs and services to the people of Southeast Kansas as well as 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: More than fifty undergraduate and graduate majors and minors in fourteen departments. Business: An AACSB accredited College of Business. Education: Programs develop professionals pursuing careers in psychology, clinical psychology, school psychology, school and community counseling, elementary and secondary teaching, special education, school and district leadership, school media specialist, reading specialist, English as a second language instruction, technology facilitator, and sports recreation. Technology: Recognized as one of the leading technology institutions in the country. Several programs boast 100% job placement - many students are placed well before graduation. The Kansas Technology Center is a 278,700 square foot facility with over 70 technical labs and over 13 computer labs for students. Departments include Automotive Technology Management, Engineering Technology (Construction, Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechanical and Plastics), Graphics and Imaging Technologies, Technology Management and Studies.

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