by our College Data Analytics TeamPittsburg State University is a public institution in Pittsburg, Kansas enrolling 4,210 undergraduates. It accepts 89% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 57%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #762 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 15%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Pittsburg State University ranks #762 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 15%.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Pittsburg State University was awarded 114 badges in the 2027 rankings.
College Factual ranked Pitt State as #762 out of 5,159 colleges and universities in the country on its 2027 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 20% of all schools in the nation.
Pitt State is also ranked #7 on the Best Colleges in Kansas list.
See all of the rankings for Pittsburg State University.
With an acceptance rate of 89%, Pittsburg State University is easier to get into than many other schools. But that doesn’t mean you can slack off on your application. Make sure to treat this school like any other when submitting requested materials and documents.
Pitt State received ACT scores from 3% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 17 and 24.
Learn more about Pittsburg State University admissions.
The student to faculty ratio at Pittsburg State University is about average at 14 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Pittsburg State University is 66%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
Pittsburg State University has a freshmen retention rate of 77%. That’s a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It’s also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for the school.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at Pitt State for first-time, full-time students is 57%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Pittsburg State University.
The current enrollment includes 4,210 undergraduates at Pitt State.
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The overall average net price of Pitt State is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11,968 | $11,453 | $14,676 | $18,873 | $20,237 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Pitt State, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Pitt State, approximately 41% of students took out student loans averaging $5,683 a year. That adds up to $22,732 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 7.8%. Although this is lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, you’ll still want to keep this in mind when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Pittsburg State University.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Pittsburg State University make about $50,579 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is in the same neighborhood of the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, certain majors may produce higher-paying graduates.
See which majors at Pittsburg State University make the most money.
Pittsburg State University is an public institution located in Pittsburg, Kansas. The surrounding location of Pittsburg is ideal for students who enjoy the charms of a college town. Get more details about the location of Pittsburg State University.
Get in touch with Pittsburg State University are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1701 S Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762 |
| Phone: | 6202317000 |
| Website: | www.pittstate.edu |
| Wikipedia: | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburg_State_University |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/pittstate |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/pittstate |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 24 majors graduated from Pittsburg State University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,313 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 627 | $31,900 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 195 | NA |
| Nursing | 138 | $56,234 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 117 | $39,066 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 90 | $59,333 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 88 | $39,624 |
| Construction Management | 76 | $57,047 |
| Educational Administration | 66 | $51,359 |
| General Psychology | 55 | $31,503 |
2,432 students took at least one online class at Pittsburg State University.
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
Learn more about online learning at Pittsburg State University.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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