Pittsburg State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good

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Pittsburg State University is a medium four-year, public school with 5,860 students enrolled. This school was established in 1903 and is the only college located in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Academic Offerings

Pittsburg State University will give you the option to get a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
74
Pittsburg State University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 74 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Business, Management, Nursing, and Industrial Technologies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Pittsburg State University is fair at 75% (above Kansas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Good
The graduation rate at Pittsburg State University is below average - 55%. Around 21% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Pittsburg State University is pretty decent -- 14:1. Find out more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is fairly high, $17,200 per academic year. The additional fees at Pittsburg State University (not included in tuition costs) are about $2,000, which comes to $19,200 a year.

Read the details about Pittsburg State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
86%
Easy
According to recent data, 2,642 applications were submitted and 2,277 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

The school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' ACT test scores at Pittsburg State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,200
Medium
Pittsburg State University offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Pittsburg State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Pittsburg State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,300 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: roughly $5,200 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Pittsburg State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Pittsburg State University seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Pittsburg State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Pittsburg State University
1701 S Broadway
Pittsburg, Kansas
66762, USA
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