by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Pittsburg State University, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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The total cost of attendance at Pittsburg State University ranged from $22,426.00 through $33,770.00 across residency tiers.
Where you live mattered — in-state students paid less than out-of-state students: about $22,426.00 in-state, rising to $33,770.00 for non-residents.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $8,400.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,026.00 |
| Total cost | $22,426.00 |
| That is 16% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $22,426.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,315.00 |
| Net price | $16,111.00 |
| That is 16% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $22,426.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,131.00 |
| Net price | $12,295.00 |
| That is 36% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $19,744.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,026.00 |
| Total cost | $33,770.00 |
| That is 75% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $33,770.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,315.00 |
| Net price | $27,455.00 |
| That is 43% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $33,770.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,131.00 |
| Net price | $23,639.00 |
| That is 23% above the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with tuition and fees plus living costs. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at about 0.3% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Freshman year | $12,333.00 | $16,161.00 | $22,496.00 |
| Senior year | $12,449.00 | $16,313.00 | $22,708.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $49,566.00 | $64,949.00 | $90,407.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $18,883.00 | $24,743.00 | $34,442.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $570.00 | $747.00 | $1,040.00 |
| Total amount paid | $68,448.00 | $89,693.00 | $124,849.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Freshman year | $12,333.00 | $16,161.00 | $22,496.00 |
| Senior year | $12,372.00 | $16,212.00 | $22,566.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $24,705.00 | $32,373.00 | $45,063.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,412.00 | $12,333.00 | $17,167.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $284.00 | $373.00 | $519.00 |
| Total amount paid | $34,117.00 | $44,706.00 | $62,230.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Freshman year | $23,713.00 | $27,541.00 | $33,876.00 |
| Senior year | $23,936.00 | $27,800.00 | $34,194.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $95,297.00 | $110,681.00 | $136,139.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $36,305.00 | $42,166.00 | $51,864.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,097.00 | $1,274.00 | $1,567.00 |
| Total amount paid | $131,602.00 | $152,847.00 | $188,003.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Freshman year | $23,713.00 | $27,541.00 | $33,876.00 |
| Senior year | $23,787.00 | $27,627.00 | $33,982.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $47,500.00 | $55,168.00 | $67,857.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $18,096.00 | $21,017.00 | $25,851.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $547.00 | $635.00 | $781.00 |
| Total amount paid | $65,596.00 | $76,185.00 | $93,708.00 |
Read more in the net price section below.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $15,784.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $18,889.00 |
The real cost varies by income because need-based aid scales with financial need. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $17,392.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $17,369.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $18,833.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $20,287.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,715.00 |
Use Pittsburg State University Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid breakdown.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of Pittsburg State University comes to $14,000.00, categorized as a Low ($10-20k) burden category.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,750.00 |
| 25th | $5,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $14,000.00 |
| 75th | $24,070.00 |
| 90th | $31,746.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt page.
Debt at graduation is far from uniform across income levels. Below, debt is broken out by low, middle, and high family income:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $13,000.00 |
| Middle income | $14,000.00 |
| High income | $14,442.00 |
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $14,000.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $14,000.00 |
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The gap between Pell-eligible and non-Pell median debt at Pittsburg State University is $1,592.00. The Department of Education flags this school for a Pell-debt-inequity pattern.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for Pittsburg State University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 7.8% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Pittsburg State University add up to $410,665,400.00 over 23,395 recipients.
Veterans and current servicemembers may be eligible for major federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 62 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $8,673.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 14 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,651.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the college veterans page.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing Pittsburg State University, the questions below are worth your time:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.