# Pittsburg State University

> Pittsburg State University's acceptance rate is 89.4% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 2,216 applicants). It is a public university in Pittsburg, KS, with 4,210 students. The average net price after grants is $14,291 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 48.4%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $53,785.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/pittsburg-state-university-2120
- Location: Pittsburg, KS, United States
- Setting: Distant town
- Control: Public
- Classification: Master's university
- Official website: https://www.pittstate.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 155681
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Admissions

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Applicants | 2,216 |
| Admitted | 2,075 |
| Acceptance rate | 89.4% |
| ACT Composite (25th–75th percentile) | 17–24 |

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $8,599 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,943 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $14,291 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 35.7% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 48.4% |
| First-year retention rate | 77.2% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $53,785 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 4,210 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Pittsburg State University acceptance rate for 2026?

Pittsburg State University admitted 89.4% of 2,216 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

### How much is Pittsburg State University tuition?

In-state tuition at Pittsburg State University is $8,599 and out-of-state tuition is $19,943 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $14,291 a year.

### What is the average net price at Pittsburg State University?

The average net price at Pittsburg State University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $14,291 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Pittsburg State University?

48.4% of first-time, full-time students at Pittsburg State University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Pittsburg State University?

The closest matches are Fort Hays State University, Emporia State University, and Washburn University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/pittsburg-state-university-2120. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.