Pittsburg State University

Choosing Pittsburg State University opens the door to a college experience complete with respected programs, caring and professional faculty, small class sizes, and academic opportunities tailored to your needs.
Our traditional, beautiful campus is home to more than 150 student clubs and organizations, so you're certain to find one that's right for you. Pittsburg State is also a place of intense preparation for the future and we're proud to say that big careers start at our university. In fact, nearly 90% of our graduates find employment or continue with advanced studies within six months of graduation.
Pittsburg State University is located in the picturesque city of Pittsburg, Kansas. This historic mining town of 20,000 residents is now one of the fastest growing communities in southeast corner of the state. Our community takes a great deal of pride in supporting Pittsburg State University and its mission of encouraging all individuals to achieve their potential. Even students who come from a larger metropolitan area quickly find themselves enjoying the small-town qualities and support of our community.
Pittsburg State University's location is perfect for those wishing to take advantage of opportunities offered in larger cities. PSU is within two hours of Tulsa, OK, Kansas City, Springfield, MO, and Fayetteville, AR.
Pittsburg State University isn't your ordinary university. In addition to a small student-to-faculty ratio, nationally recognized faculty members and national championship athletic programs, Pittsburg State also offers a competitive tuition pricing program that takes the guesswork out of attendance costs.
Our flat-rate tuition program allows full-time students (12 hours or more) to pay a tuition rate. This allows students to accelerate their degree completion and/or explore new topics of interest while still enjoying an affordable tuition. This flat-rate program allows students from nearby states to attend Pitt State at the same tuition that Kansas students pay.
Pittsburg State is focused on challenging our students to achieve their potential through nationally and internationally recognized academic programs.
Our College of Technology is housed the Kansas Technology Center, a 278,700 square-foot facility with more than 70 technical labs, award-winning faculty and state-of-the-art technology.
We also offer more than 150 undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of academic areas including pre-med, nursing, education, music, design and broadcasting. Our Kelce College of Business has repeatedly earned accreditation from the AACSB, the gold standard for business schools.
When students aren't busy hitting the books, they can relax at our modern student recreation center, stay healthy at the state-of-the-art Bryant Health Center, or simply enjoy the 1.5 miles of bike trails through our beautiful campus.
Living on campus is a popular choice among our students and you can choose between traditional residence hall, suite or apartment-style housing.
Our Gorilla football team is the defending 2011 NCAA Division II Football Champion and our women's basketball team participated in the 2012 Elite 8 Championship in San Antonio. At Pittsburg State, we're proud of our athletes' success on the field, but we're also proud of their success in the classroom. PSU produced more Capitol One Academic All-Americans in the decade of the 1990s and the 2000s than any other NCAA Division II institution.
It's easy to see why Pittsburg State University is regarded as one of the premiere institutions in the Midwest. Big ideas, Big Dreams, Big Careers start at Pittsburg State University.