Pittsburg State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 4,210 students.
About This School
Pittsburg State University is a public institution located in Pittsburg, Kansas with approximately 4,210 undergraduate students enrolled. Pittsburg State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 89%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,784 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $44,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Pittsburg State University is a public university in Pittsburg, Kansas, United States. It enrolls approximately 7,400 students and governed by the Kansas Board of Regents.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $18,889/year average net price and a low median debt of $14,000 at graduation, this is one of the more affordable public university options you'll find. However, only 58% of students who start here actually finish, which is a real concern worth discussing — it's worth asking honestly whether the academic support and campus fit are right for you before committing. If you do graduate, median earnings of $44,400 after 10 years are modest but reasonable given the low debt load, making it a defensible choice for cost-conscious students with a clear career path.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 20% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,210 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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