Pittsburg State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,342

3.49% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$15,111

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

89.4%

3,138 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

5,755

75.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

50.9%

464 Graduates

About

Pittsburg State University is a higher education institution located in Crawford County, KS. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Pittsburg State University were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,321 degrees awarded), General Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair (11 degrees), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (9 degrees).

In 2024, 3,084 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pittsburg State University. 56% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,394 degrees), 13.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (182 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pittsburg State University is $6,342, which is $−17,658 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Pittsburg State University is $6,342, which is $17,658 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,111.

In 2024, 61% of undergraduate students attending Pittsburg State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,342

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pittsburg State University was $6,342. The cost of tuition at Pittsburg State University is $−17,658 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pittsburg State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,111

2024 Value

21.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Pittsburg State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,111. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Pittsburg State University grew by 21.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pittsburg State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,691

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pittsburg State University was of $9,691 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.56% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pittsburg State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at Pittsburg State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 23.8% with respect to 2023, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pittsburg State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Pittsburg State University received 3,138 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 9.87% annual growth. Out of those 3,138 applicants, 2,806 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.4% acceptance rate.

There were 5,755 students enrolled at Pittsburg State University in 2024. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Pittsburg State University has an overall enrollment yield of 31.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,806

Accepted Out of 3,138

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pittsburg State University was 89.4% (2,806 admissions from 3,138 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 88.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 9.87%, while admissions grew by 11.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pittsburg State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2019)

Scores Submitted (2019)

4% of enrolled first-time students at Pittsburg State University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Pittsburg State University had a total enrollment of 5,755 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pittsburg State University is 4,328 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,427. This means that 75.2% of students enrolled at Pittsburg State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pittsburg State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76% White, 7.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.96% Two or More Races, 2.99% Black or African American, 1.56% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.08% Asian, and 0.243% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pittsburg State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.7%), followed by White Male (37.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.05%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (27%), followed by White Male (19.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.85%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pittsburg State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,755 students. The full-time enrollment at Pittsburg State University is 4,328 and the part-time enrollment is 1,427. This means that 75.2% of students enrolled at Pittsburg State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pittsburg State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pittsburg State University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Pittsburg State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pittsburg State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,371 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
420 enrolled students
Two or More Races
343 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pittsburg State University is 76% White, 7.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.96% Two or More Races, 2.99% Black or African American, 1.56% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.08% Asian, and 0.243% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 11 students (0.191%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 370 more women than men received degrees from Pittsburg State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pittsburg State University is white (2,394 degrees awarded). There were 13.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (182 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Pittsburg State University is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,321 degrees awarded), followed by General Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair (11 degrees) and Automobile Mechanics Technology (9 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pittsburg State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (242 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,370 degrees), and Communication Technologies (34 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pittsburg State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,527,025 people), Secondary school teachers (486,014 people), Education administrators (260,155 people), Special education teachers (203,356 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (185,480 people).

The most specialized majors at Pittsburg State University in 2024 are Engineering Technologies (242 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,370 degrees), Communication Technologies (34 degrees), Education (376 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (57 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pittsburg State University are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at Pittsburg State University are Engineering Technologies (242 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,370 degrees), Communication Technologies (34 degrees), Education (376 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (57 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pittsburg State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,784,390 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (266,373 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (192,505 people), Computer Systems Design (128,367 people), and Construction (110,437 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pittsburg State University.

General Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair

Most Common (2024)

11 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Pittsburg State University was General Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair with 11 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Pittsburg State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,357

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,727

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,357 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburg State University, which is 0.786 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,727).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pittsburg State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 602 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburg State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.784 times less than the 768 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 768 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburg State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.28 times more than the 602 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 36% of students graduating from Pittsburg State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,394 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
182 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
182 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pittsburg State University is white (2,394 degrees awarded). There were 13.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (182 degrees).

0.0973% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,370 degrees awarded
White Male
1,024 degrees awarded
White Female
815 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pittsburg State University is white female (1,370 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,024 degrees).

Operations

Pittsburg State University has an endowment valued at nearly $111M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.22M (2.91%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Pittsburg State University had a total salary expenditure of 129M. Pittsburg State University employs 111 Professors, 64 Instructors and 46 Assistant professors. Most academics at Pittsburg State University are Male Professor (71), Female Instructor (42), and Female Professor (40).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pittsburg State University are: Management, with 149 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 64 employees, and Service with 50 employees.

Endowment

$111M

2024 Endowment

4.24%

growth from 2023

Pittsburg State University has an endowment valued at about $111M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Pittsburg State University grew 4.24% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $64.8M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Pittsburg State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$7.52M - Federal
$560k - State
$7.29M - Local

As of 2024, Pittsburg State University received $7.52M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $560k from state grants and contracts, and $7.29M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$52.9M

2024 Salaries

5.06%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Pittsburg State University paid a median of $52.9M in salaries, which represents 41% of their overall expenditure ($129M) and a 5.06% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.52% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.0334% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$20M

Instructional Salaries

265

Number of Employees

In 2024, Pittsburg State University paid a total of $20M to 265 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pittsburg State University were Management with 149 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 64 employees, and Service with 50 employees.

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