Pitt State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 89.42%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,400
- Out-of-State Tuition: $19,744
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Pitt State:
- Total Enrollment: 5,755, including 1,043 online students
- 4,472 Undergraduate, 1,283 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 47% men, 53% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 57%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 77%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 123 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 20 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 29 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Pitt State Overview
Pittsburg State University (Pitt State) is a four-year, public school located in Pittsburg, KS. Pittsburg State University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Pitt State's tuition & fees is $8,400 for Kansas residents and $19,744 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 61% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,306.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,755 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
Pitt State's acceptance rate is 89.42% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 31.90%.
Pitt State ranked 3rd in Kansas Colleges rankings. Pittsburg State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Pittsburg State University is $8,400 for in-state students and $19,744 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,470 for in-state students and $20,302 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,651 for Kansas residents and $19,991 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,759 for Kansas residents and $20,586 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,400 | $19,744 |
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| Graduate | $9,470 | $20,302 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,651 | $19,991 |
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| Graduate | $9,759 | $20,586 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Pittsburg State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Pitt State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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