by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Pittsburg State University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Pittsburg State University amounted to $8,400 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $19,744. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $2,058 in-state and $2,058 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,342 | $17,686 |
| Fees | $2,058 | $2,058 |
| Total | $8,400 | $19,744 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Pittsburg State University charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Pittsburg State University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In KS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Pittsburg State University lands right around the average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Pittsburg State University Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Pittsburg State University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,982 | $17,610 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,012 | $17,696 |
| One Year Ago | $6,012 | $17,696 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,342 | $17,686 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Pitt State has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition fell slightly, which is uncommon and may be a data restatement.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.95%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $8,563. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 0.31%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $19,805.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,563 | $19,805 |
| In 2 Years | $8,730 | $19,866 |
| In 3 Years | $8,900 | $19,928 |
| In 4 Years | $9,073 | $19,990 |
| In 5 Years | $9,249 | $20,052 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $79,589, compared with about $35,266 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Pittsburg State University, visit the Pittsburg State University Financial Aid page.
