Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg State University at a Glance
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About Pittsburg State University
According to Wikipedia, Pittsburg State University is a public university in Pittsburg, Kansas, United States. It enrolls approximately 7,400 students and is a member of the Kansas Board of Regents. History Pittsburg State University was founded in 1903 as the Auxiliary Manual Training Normal School, originally a branch of the State Normal School of Emporia . In 1913, it became a full-fledged four-year institution as Kansas State Teachers College of Pittsburg, or Pittsburg State for short. Over the next four decades, its mission was broadened beyond teacher training. To reflect this, in 1959 its name was changed again to Kansas State College of Pittsburg. It became Pittsburg State University on April 21, 1977.
Pittsburg State University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,856 | 89% | 77% | 48% | 20 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Pittsburg State University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $8,599 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $12,043 |
| 30K - 48K | $10,727 |
| 48K - 75K | $12,602 |
| 75K - 110K | $16,167 |
| 110K+ | $19,423 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Pittsburg State University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Pittsburg State University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $53,785 a year, and 92% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Pittsburg State University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 6,816 | 4,937 | 1,879 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Pittsburg State University?
Pittsburg State University is located at 1701 S Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762.
How Safe is Pittsburg State University?
Relative to its enrollment, Pittsburg State University has a violent crime rate of 0.09% and a property crime rate of 0.07%. Pittsburg has a violent crime rate of 0.37% and a property crime rate of 3.56%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Pittsburg State University Known For?
Pittsburg State University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Education
- Psychology
- Engineering
- Social Work
- Business
- Computer Science
- History
- Medical
- Literature
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Communications
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Nursing
- Criminal Justice
Pittsburg State University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Pittsburg State University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Pittsburg State University ranks #386 in the U.S. and #1626 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesPittsburg State University ranks #403 in the U.S. and #1008 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesPittsburg State University ranks #412 in the U.S. and #2517 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesPittsburg State University ranks #417 in the U.S. and #1035 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesPittsburg State University ranks #518 in the U.S. and #1886 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesPittsburg State University ranks #549 in the U.S. and #2512 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesPittsburg State University ranks #561 in the U.S. and #1646 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesPittsburg State University ranks #606 in the U.S. and #2234 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesPittsburg State University ranks #628 in the U.S. and #1891 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesPittsburg State University ranks #630 in the U.S. and #3736 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesPittsburg State University ranks #636 in the U.S. and #2626 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesPittsburg State University ranks #693 in the U.S. and #3010 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesPittsburg State University ranks #749 in the U.S. and #2803 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesPittsburg State University ranks #782 in the U.S. and #3382 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesPittsburg State University ranks #818 in the U.S. and #2750 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesPittsburg State University ranks #921 in the U.S. and #3996 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesPittsburg State University ranks #1028 in the U.S. and #4325 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesPittsburg State University ranks #1275 in the U.S. and #3257 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesPittsburg State University ranks #1846 in the U.S. and #3596 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesWho Are Pittsburg State University's Most Influential Alumni?
Pittsburg State University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Psychology, Social Work, and Education. Here are some of Pittsburg State University's most famous alumni:
- James Tate
- An American poet.
- Lee Ellis
- An American sociologist.
- Gary Busey
- An American actor .
- Michael Shonrock
- A President of Emporia State University.
- Dennis Franchione
- An American college football coach.
- Judith M. LeBlanc
- An American psychologist.
- Debra Dene Barnes
- A Miss America.
- Bill Russell
- A Shortstop, coach and manager in Major League Baseball.
- John E. Jacobs
- An American educator .
- Brian Agler
- An American basketball player-coach.
- John Kassay
- An American craftsman, draftsman and photographer.
- Lee Sechrest
- An American psychologist.
