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PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY (Pitt State)

  • 1701 S Broadway
  • Pittsburg, KS 66762
  • OPEID College Code: 00192600
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  • General Phone: (620) 231-7000
  • President: Steve Scott
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 7,277
  • College Alias: Pitt State
  • College Mascot: Gorillas
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Pittsburg State University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
 
Pittsburg State University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,2381,0462,284
Number Granted Admission (%)959 (77%)864 (83%)1,823 (80%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)535 (56%)462 (53%)997 (55%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam--
ACT ® Exam1,00593%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading--
SAT ® Math--
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1924
ACT ® English1724
ACT ® Math1724
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving54%31%16%58%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,814$4,087$1,167$2,279
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)5.7%5.0%4.1%
Number in Default827174
Number in Repayment1,4201,4161,787
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$4,592$4,322$4,060
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,592$4,322$4,060
Out of State Tuition and Fees$13,116$12,576$11,866
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$6,120$5,394$5,088
Other Expenses$3,150$3,100$3,100
Off Campus
Room and Board$6,120$6,000$6,000
Other Expenses$3,510$3,460$3,460
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,510$3,460$3,460
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$14,862$13,816$13,248
In-State$14,862$13,816$13,248
Out of State$23,386$22,070$21,054
Off Campus
In-District$15,222$14,782$14,520
In-State$15,222$14,782$14,520
Out of State$23,746$23,036$22,326
Off Campus with Family
In-District$9,102$8,782$8,520
In-State$9,102$8,782$8,520
Out of State$17,626$17,036$16,326
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology--441
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting--38-
Business Administration---55
Commerce--63-
Construction Management--54-
Finance--16-
Human Resources Development---24
International Business--4-
Marketing--34-
 
Communication Technology
Printing Management--1-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication--5912
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer--6-
Computer Systems Analysis--9-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education--4-
Biology Teacher Education--10-
Chemistry Teacher Education----
Community College Education1---
Counseling and Guidance Services4--23
Education Administration---48
Educational and Instructional Media Design---47
Elementary Education--13573
English and Language Arts Teacher Education--8-
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education--11-
French Language Teacher Education----
History Teacher Education--13-
Mathematics Teacher Education--7-
Music Teacher Education--5-
Physical Education--3316
Physics Teacher Education--1-
Psychology Teacher Education--6-
Spanish Language Teacher Education--1-
Special Education Teaching---19
Superintendency and Educational System Administration1---
Teacher and Professional Development, Other--2-
Technology Teacher Education Teacher Education3-1518
 
Engineering Technology
Automotive Engineering Technology--42-
Construction Engineering Technology--6-
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology--11-
Engineering Technologies, Other--2041
Engineering and Industrial Management--33-
Manufacturing Technology--12-
Mechanical Technology Technician--15-
Plastics Engineering Technology--20-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature--1310
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences--27-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature----
Spanish Language and Literature--1-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Clinical Laboratory Science----
Nursing--87-
Nursing Science---13
 
History
History--168
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other--3-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts--43-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--53
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Auto Mechanics Technology-11--
Electrical Equipment Installation and Repair156--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--236
Physics--13
 
Psychology
Psychology--5022
School Psychology5---
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work--23-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks and Recreation--16-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice--16-
 
Social Sciences
Economics--3-
Geography--5-
Political Science--9-
Sociology--6-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Graphic Design--35-
Music Performance--54
Art Studies--5-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 7,277
    • Undergraduate: 5,934 Graduate: 1,343
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 3,689 Female: 3,588
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 3,199 Female: 2,735
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 490 Female: 853
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 6,143 Part-Time: 1,134
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 5,615 Part-Time: 319
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 528 Part-Time: 815
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien4977%
American Indian1432%
Black1923%
Asian640.9%
Hispanic1632%
White5,84980%
Unknown3695%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18460.6%
Ages 18-191,63122%
Ages 20-211,99227%
Ages 22-241,59622%
Ages 25-2988812%
Ages 30-343545%
Ages 35-392203%
Ages 40-493915%
Ages 50-651562%
Age Over 6520.03%
Age Unknown10.01%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees943803140
Faculty Status41732097
Tenured Faculty20119110
Graduate Assistants131-131
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service40530897
Primarily Instruction40530897
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial71656
Other Professionals18216715
Technical and/or Paraprofessional28526322
Clerical And Secretarial1149519
Skilled Crafts7474-
Service and/or Maintenance69663
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$58,423 (269)$61,293 (160)$54,211 (109)
Professor$75,077 (86)$76,457 (62)$71,512 (24)
Associate Professor$55,468 (56)$55,713 (34)$55,088 (22)
Assistant Professor$52,523 (61)$53,526 (37)$50,978 (24)
Instructor$44,684 (66)$44,141 (27)$45,060 (39)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$91,612 (39)$100,252 (26)$74,330 (13)
Professor$99,932 (24)$108,177 (16)$83,443 (8)
Associate Professor$90,042 (9)$92,961 (8)$66,688 (1)
Assistant Professor$53,155 (5)$66,020 (2)$44,578 (3)
Instructor$98,325 (1)- (-)$98,325 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$60,517 (308)$64,191 (186)$54,915 (122)
Professor$76,536 (110)$78,930 (78)$70,703 (32)
Associate Professor$57,988 (65)$59,589 (42)$55,065 (23)
Assistant Professor$51,839 (66)$53,551 (39)$49,366 (27)
Instructor$45,218 (67)$44,141 (27)$45,944 (40)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,242,562$832,322$410,240
Ratio (%)100%67%33%
 
Participants
All Athletes33624987
Unduplicated Athletes33024585
Baseball3434-
Basketball351817
All Track Combined1036736
Football118118-
Golf1212-
Softball18-18
Volleyball16-16
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$57,455$33,350
Assistant Coaches-$39,351$26,074
 
Coaches
All Coaches362511
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
All Track Combined844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Football1515-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1414-
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 38%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students52%
 
By Gender
Male51%
Female53%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien40%
American Indian47%
Black27%
Asian-
Hispanic29%
White54%
Unknown46%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less43%
5 Years48%
6 Years49%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related3-
On Campus
Drug Related31
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-4
Burglary7-
Arson16
On Campus
Forcible Rape-6
Burglary72
Arson16
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