Pittsburg State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1977 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #533 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #485 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| #157 of 1,010 | For Firefighting and Fire Science |
| Top50% | For 58 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 4,426
- Graduates
- 1,296
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- pittstate.edu
Pittsburg State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Pittsburg State University has an acceptance rate of 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 87% | 89% |
| Applicants | 2,856 | 1,337 | 1,519 |
| Admissions | 2,518 | 1,162 | 1,356 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 871 | 437 | 434 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 3 | 3 |
3,312 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
985 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
145 or 17%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Pittsburg State University are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4355 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 381 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 338 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 330 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 166 (3%) |
| Asian | 52 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 30 (0.5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 13 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $4,569
- Students receiving aid
- 90%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,012 | $7,162 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,012 | $7,162 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,696 | $17,994 |
| Fee in-district | $1,996 | $2,028 |
| Fee in-state | $1,996 | $2,028 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,996 | $2,028 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,150 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,196 |
| Room charge | $5,386 |
| Meal charge | $3,324 |
Pittsburg State University majors
Pittsburg State University has granted 1,039 bachelor's degrees across 55 programs, 614 master's across 25 programs, and 15 doctorate degrees in Nursing Practice. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pittsburg State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 196 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 53 | 96 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 122 | |||
| Psychology, General | 71 | 27 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 73 | |||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 1 | 17 | 46 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 53 | 8 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 48 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 44 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 44 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 14 | 29 | ||
| Printing Management | 40 | |||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 4 | 11 | 22 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 29 | 6 | ||
| Accounting | 25 | 9 | ||
| Finance, General | 30 | |||
| Automotive Engineering Technology & Technician | 27 | |||
| Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | 26 | ||
| History, General | 8 | 16 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 24 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 23 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 22 | |||
| Social Work | 21 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 20 | |||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 19 | |||
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 18 | |||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 17 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 | |||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 16 | |||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 16 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 6 | 10 | ||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 15 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 15 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 15 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 15 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 11 | 3 | ||
| Electrical & Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology & Technician, General | 12 | |||
| Interior Design | 12 | |||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 11 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 11 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | 6 | ||
| Nursing Science | 11 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 10 | |||
| Polymer Chemistry | 3 | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | 4 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 8 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 8 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 7 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 | |||
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 7 | |||
| Education, Other | 6 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 5 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Geography | 5 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 4 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| Materials Science | 2 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | |||
| Sociology, General | 2 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |||
| Physics, General | 1 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 34 | 1,039 | 614 | 15 |
Pittsburg State University has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 43% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 57% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pittsburg State University has published 4,543 scientific papers with 101,227 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Psychology, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 36 | 414 |
| 1993 | 51 | 426 |
| 1994 | 46 | 506 |
| 1995 | 54 | 461 |
| 1996 | 45 | 581 |
| 1997 | 57 | 580 |
| 1998 | 46 | 578 |
| 1999 | 44 | 628 |
| 2000 | 58 | 786 |
| 2001 | 46 | 747 |
| 2002 | 61 | 848 |
| 2003 | 62 | 1027 |
| 2004 | 50 | 1165 |
| 2005 | 56 | 1346 |
| 2006 | 79 | 1407 |
| 2007 | 80 | 1607 |
| 2008 | 69 | 1815 |
| 2009 | 80 | 2107 |
| 2010 | 109 | 2548 |
| 2011 | 120 | 2939 |
| 2012 | 91 | 3472 |
| 2013 | 112 | 3651 |
| 2014 | 130 | 3802 |
| 2015 | 128 | 3993 |
| 2016 | 155 | 4211 |
| 2017 | 152 | 4460 |
| 2018 | 134 | 4724 |
| 2019 | 180 | 5267 |
| 2020 | 225 | 6792 |
| 2021 | 243 | 7614 |
| 2022 | 274 | 7756 |
| 2023 | 288 | 8601 |
| 2024 | 255 | 8903 |
Pittsburg State University alumni
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Gary Busey
- Occupations
- voice actorcomposerfilm producerfilm actorstage actor
- Biography
-
William Gary Busey is an American actor. He portrayed Buddy Holly in The Buddy Holly Story (1978), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor and won the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor. His other starring roles include A Star Is Born (1976), D.C. Cab (1983), Silver Bullet (1985), Eye of the Tiger (1986), Lethal Weapon (1987), Hider in the House (1989), Predator 2 (1990), Point Break (1991), Under Siege (1992), The Firm (1993), Drop Zone (1994), Black Sheep (1996) and Lost Highway (1997).
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Sam Pittman
- Occupations
- American football coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Sam Pittman is an American football coach who is the head football coach at the University of Arkansas. Prior to being hired at Arkansas, he was the associate head coach and offensive line coach at the University of Georgia. Prior to his hiring at Arkansas, Pittman spent almost his entire career, going back to the mid-1990s, as an offensive line coach at various college football programs. He also became known as one of the country's top recruiters.
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Willie Fritz
- Years
- 1960-.. (age 65)
- Occupations
- head coach
- Biography
-
Willie Fritz is an American college football coach and former player. He is the head football coach at the University of Houston. Fritz served as the head football coach at University of Central Missouri from 1997 to 2009, Sam Houston State University from 2010 to 2013, Georgia Southern University from 2014 to 2015, and Tulane University from 2016 to 2023. From 1993 to 1996, he was the head football coach at Blinn College, a junior college in Brenham, Texas, where he led his teams to consecutive NJCAA National Football Championships, in 1995 and 1996.
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Dennis Franchione
- Occupations
- coach
- Biography
-
Dennis Wayne Franchione is a former American college football coach. He is the former head football coach at Texas State University, a position he held from 1990 to 1991, when the school was known as Southwest Texas State University, and resumed from 2011 to 2015. Franchione has also served as the head football coach at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas (1981–1982), Pittsburg State University (1985–1989), the University of New Mexico (1992–1997), Texas Christian University (1998–2000), the University of Alabama (2001–2002), and Texas A&M University (2003–2007). In his 27 seasons as a head coach in college football, Franchione won eight conference championships and one divisional crown.
General info
| Alternative names | Pitt State |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1903 |
| Motto | Where People Succeed |
| Colors | crimson, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 792 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1701 S Broadway Pittsburg, Kansas, 66762 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 21,000 |
| Phone | 6202317000 |