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Summary
Pittsburg State University is a public institution that was founded in 1903. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,891, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 600 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Pittsburg State University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), 88. Its in-state tuition and fees are $5,162 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $14,166 (2011-12).
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Choosing Pittsburg State opens the door to a college experience complete with respected programs, caring and professional faculty, and multiple opportunities to get involved - the traditional, beautiful campus is the home of more than 150 student clubs and organizations. Pittsburg State is also a place of intense preparation for the future. Within six months of graduation, approximately 90% of our graduates are either gainfully employed or enrolled in advanced studies. Located in the southeast corner of Kansas, PSU is within two hours of Tulsa, Okla., Kansas City, Springfield, Mo., and Fayetteville, Ark. Our students are close enough for big city visits, but can still choose from a host of local activities and entertainment. The 20,000 citizens in the picturesque community of Pittsburg, Kan., take real pride in supporting Pittsburg State and its mission of encouraging all individuals to achieve their potential. Pittsburg State University is not just your ordinary university. Many colleges can boast a small student-to-faculty ratio, a nicely sized institution with a wireless campus, or qualified faculty. But the unique advantages of selecting PSU for your higher education are significant and include reasonable, flat-rate tuition that extends well beyond the borders of Kansas. Our Gorilla Advantage program makes it possible for students in multiple counties surrounding Kansas to attend PSU at in-state rates. The Kansas Technology Center, which offers a number of internationally recognized technology programs, is home to our College of Technology. The KTC is a 278,700 square foot facility with more than 70 technical labs and more than 13 computer labs for students. We also offer numerous top-shelf undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of academic areas including pre-med, nursing, education, music, design and broadcasting, and our esteemed College of Business has been repeatedly accredited by the AACSB. Our campus also has tremendous amenities for students. Recently two new state-of-the-art centers opened for student health: the Student Recreation Center and the Bryant Student Health Center. New apartment-style living for students in the modern Crimson Commons housing complex opened in the fall of 2010. More GTE Academic All-Americans attended PSU than any other NCAA Division II institution in the last decade, and our well-known athletics program brings students and community members together to cheer on the Gorillas! |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1903 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2010 Endowment | $48,100,899 |
Applying
When applying to Pittsburg State University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. The application fee at Pittsburg State University is $30. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 85.8 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 86% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Pittsburg State University is 19:1, and the school has 42.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Pittsburg State University include: Elementary Education and Teaching; Business/Commerce, General; Psychology, General; Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 74.0 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 28% - Medium | ||||||||||
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Student Life
Pittsburg State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,891, with a gender distribution of 53.9 percent male students and 46.1 percent female students. 19.6 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 78.6 percent of students live off campus. Pittsburg State University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 7,130 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
Pittsburg State University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, and health service. Pittsburg State University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Pittsburg State University, 85 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Pittsburg State University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 85% - High |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Pittsburg State University, 62.7 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $4,604.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $5,162 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $14,166 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $6,288 (2011-12) - Low |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
