University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE
90% admitted · $17,891/yr after aid
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS · Public · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 89%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $14,291
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Median earnings
- $53,785
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Pittsburg State University is a public college in Pittsburg, KS with 4,210 undergraduates. It admits 89% of applicants, and admitted students average 1050 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $14,291 per year ($12,043 for families earning under $30,000). 48% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,785 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 89%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,856
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,518
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 35%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite17–24
136
What Pittsburg State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordNot considered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $22,736
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,599
- Out-of-state tuition
- $19,943
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,043
- $30–48k$10,727
- $48–75k$12,602
- $75–110k$16,167
- $110k+$19,423
Get a personal estimate with Pittsburg State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $53,785
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $17,113
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,210
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 36%
- White78%
- Hispanic8%
- Black3%
- Asian1%
Pittsburg State University FAQ
What is Pittsburg State University's acceptance rate?+
Pittsburg State University admits 89% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What ACT score do you need for Pittsburg State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–24.
Is Pittsburg State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Pittsburg State University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,856 students applied to Pittsburg State University and 2,518 were admitted; 877 enrolled.
Does Pittsburg State University consider legacy status?+
No. Pittsburg State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Pittsburg State University require an essay?+
Pittsburg State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Pittsburg State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $22,736 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,291.
What is Pittsburg State University's graduation rate?+
48% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 155681 · How we use this data
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