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Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, Kansas · Public

87%acceptance rate
930–1180SAT middle 50% (from ACT)
17–24ACT middle 50%
$19,357average net price, in-state

Pittsburg State University admitted 87% of 4,085 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 930–1180 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 54% of students graduate within six years.

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Early decision and early action

Pittsburg State University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How Pittsburg State University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • GPA

Important

  • –

Considered

  • –

Not considered

  • Course rigor
  • Class rank
  • Test scores
  • Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.48 GPA.

  • 4.018%
  • 3.75–3.9924%
  • 3.50–3.7416%
  • 3.25–3.4913%
  • 3.00–3.249%
  • 2.50–2.9914%
  • 2.00–2.496%
  • Under 2.01%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $24,002 in-state and $35,686 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $19,357 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$17,392
  • $30–48k$17,369
  • $48–75k$18,833
  • $75–110k$20,287
  • $110k+$19,715

Quick answers

What is Pittsburg State University’s acceptance rate?

Pittsburg State University admitted 87% of applicants: 3,565 of 4,085 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).

What SAT score do you need for Pittsburg State University?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 930 to 1180 (converted from ACT scores), with a median around 1040. A score at or above 1040 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

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