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Pittsburg State University

About Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg State University, sometimes known as PSU or Pitt State, is an open university. It began as the Auxiliary Manual Training Normal School in 1903 and was transformed into a full-time, four-year college in 1913 as 'Kansas State Teachers College of Pittsburg.' After changing its name to Kansas State College of Pittsburg in 1959, it was granted university status in 1977 and given the name Pittsburg State University.

The university, which is located in Pittsburg, Kansas, educates approximately 7,400 students. Students can pick from over 200 undergraduate and graduate programmes at the university, which is an officially recognised higher education institution. Not only that, but the university is a member of the Kansas Board of Regents and serves over 400 foreign students from 40 countries through a variety of academic programmes and facilities.

The university is situated on around 223 acres of land. The university campus is home to the largest academic building in Kansas that offers a sophisticated technology programme, the magnificent Kansas Technology Center. A performance hall, theatre, spectacular lobby, art gallery, reception hall, and multi-use practise area for huge musical ensembles are also available at the university. Aside from that, the institution operates the Kansas City Metro Center Campus, which is located in the city's metro area. A variety of bachelor's and master's degree programmes are available on campus. Salina Area Technical College now offers two other degree programmes.

Why Pittsburg State University?

On campus, PSU has almost 7,100 students.

  • More than 200 academic programmes are available at various levels at the university.
  • Residence halls house over 1,100 students.
  • The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1, with an average undergraduate class size of 18 students.
  • Within six months of graduation, 93 percent of PSU alumni find work or continue their studies.
  • It includes students from 42 different nations and 32 different states.

Pittsburg State University  Rankings

  • #86 Regional Universities Midwest - US News & World Report 2021

Pittsburg State University Course Rankings

Pittsburg State University Business Courses Ranks

  • #308 UG Business- US News & World Report 2021

Admission Standards - Easy

SAT 916/1185
ACT 19/24
GPA 3.3

Applications Accepted - 95.6% 

Applications Due Jun 1, 2022
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $30

 


Pittsburg State University Annual Cost to Attend

Fee Cost
Kansas Resident Tuition $5,694
Books and Supplies $1,000
Other Fees $1,644
Room and Board $7,996
Budget for Other Expenses $3,918
Total One Year Cost $20,252

 

Fee Cost
Out of State Resident Tuition $17,038
Books and Supplies $1,000
Other Fees $1,644
Room and Board $7,996
Budget for Other Expenses $3,918
Total One Year Cost $31,596

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Pittsburg State University Average Tuition Fee Per Year

Undergraduate

$ 18,642

Postgraduate

$ 19,154

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

$ 10,768

Campus accommodation

$ 9,804

Please note that fees will vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.