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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS
2.9Above Average
88%
Open Admissions
57%
Graduation
About Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg State University is a public four-year institution located in Pittsburg, Kansas. With an enrollment of approximately 4,162 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 88%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 57%. Graduates earn a median salary of $50,579 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $18,889 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
88%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
57%
Enrollment
4,162
Total students
Median Earnings
$50,579
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$8,008
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,692
Per year
Average Net Price
$18,889
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
18 – 24
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
25th
18
Median
21
75th
24
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$19,692/yr
In-State Tuition$8,008/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$18,889/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$75,556
10-Year Earnings
$505,790
ROI Multiple
6.7×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Pittsburg State University
Student Outcomes
57%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$51k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
4,162
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
