Pittsburg State University Kansas

Public university in rural Kansas with accessible admissions and low in-state tuition of $6,342.

College statistics

Address:
1701 S Broadway
Pittsburg, KS
66762
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Setting:
Town
Research Activity Tier:
Research Colleges and Universities
Economic Mobility Index:
Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Pittsburg State University is a public four-year institution located in Pittsburg, Kansas, serving a primarily undergraduate population with a focus on professional and career-oriented education. The university maintains research activity and offers master's-level programs alongside its undergraduate offerings.

Enrollment stands at 5,722 students. In-state tuition runs $6,342 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $16,576 when including room and board. Out-of-state students pay $17,686 in tuition and face a total cost of attendance of $27,920. Admissions are accessible, with an 88.2% acceptance rate. The 75th percentile ACT composite score is 24.

The university's primary strength lies in business, management, marketing, and related fields. Pittsburg State is classified as a Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate institution and is designated as an Opportunity College, indicating strong potential for economic mobility among its graduates. For more information, visit the official website at https://www.pittstate.edu/.