Overview

Pittsburg State University is a University institution located in Pittsburg, KS, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1701 South Broadway
Pittsburg, KS  66762
United States

Contact Mr. Scott Donaldson
Director of Admission
Email: psuadmit@pittstate.edu
Phone: 620-235-4226
Fax: 620-235-6003

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business/commerce, General
Construction Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Printing Management
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Systems Analysis/analyst
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Psychology Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Automotive Engineering Technology/technician
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Engineering/engineering-related Technologies/technicians, Other
Engineering/industrial Management
Industrial Technology/technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Occupational Safety And Health Technology/technician
Plastics And Polymer Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Electrical/electronics Equipment Installation And Repair Technology/technician, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Polymer Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Interior Design
Music Performance, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,325

Applied

3,083

Accepted

4,435

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,835

Females Applied

1,693

Females Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,490

Males Applied

1,390

Males Accepted

93%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.46

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	539
SAT Math	512
ACT Composite	22	18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

6,282

In-state

17,686

Out-of-state

6,282

In-district

Fees

2,048

Full-time student fees

10,243

Room & board

Financial Aid

8,436

Avg. Financial Aid Package

9,198

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

1,807

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,751

Avg. Loan Aid

3,004

Avg. Grant Aid

5,628

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

31%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

15%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,435

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

34%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.45%
Black or African American	3.19%
White or Caucasian	79.03%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.49%
Asian	0.79%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.12%
Two or more races	6.39%
Other	0.12%

Gender

Male (49.38%)

Female (50.62%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Family Day and Visit the Campus Day

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, student yearbook, student newspaper, Student Activities Council and Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No	Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		Division 2
Golf	No	Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No	Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

266

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 223

Part-time - 43

Male - 225

Female - 207