# Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/pittsburg-state-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 89% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,856 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 2,518 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 17–24 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $22,736 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $14,291 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $12,043 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $10,727 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $12,602 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $16,167 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $19,423 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 4,210 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 48% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $53,785 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $17,113 (FY2024) |

## What Pittsburg State University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Not considered
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 155681. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology