Pittsburg State University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,836

2021 Average Net Price

$14,748

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.88%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

93.6%

2,216 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

6,017

74.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

51.7%

522 Graduates

About

Pittsburg State University is a higher education institution located in Crawford County, KS. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Pittsburg State University were General Business Administration & Management (149 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (118 degrees), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (43 degrees).

In 2021, 1,790 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pittsburg State University. 54.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,439 degrees), 16.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (87 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pittsburg State University is $5,836, which is $−17,348 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Pittsburg State University is $5,836, which is $−17,348 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,748.

In 2021, 79% of undergraduate students attending Pittsburg State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,836

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Pittsburg State University was $5,836. The cost of tuition at Pittsburg State University is $−17,348 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pittsburg State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,748

2021 Value

5.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Pittsburg State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,748. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Pittsburg State University grew by 5.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pittsburg State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,920

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pittsburg State University was of $7,920 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.12% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pittsburg State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Pittsburg State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 71.7% with respect to 2020, when 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pittsburg State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.88%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pittsburg State University was 1.88%, which represents 31 out of the 1647 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Pittsburg State University received 2,216 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 10.4% annual growth. Out of those 2,216 applicants, 2,075 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93.6% acceptance rate.

There were 6,017 students enrolled at Pittsburg State University in 2021.

Pittsburg State University has an overall enrollment yield of 39.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,075

Accepted Out of 2,216

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pittsburg State University was 93.6% (2,075 admissions from 2,216 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 90.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 10.4%, while admissions grew by 14%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pittsburg State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Pittsburg State University had a total enrollment of 6,017 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Pittsburg State University is 4,465 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,552. This means that 74.2% of students enrolled at Pittsburg State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pittsburg State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.8% White, 4.92% Black or African American, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.89% Asian, 0.897% Two or More Races, and 0.233% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pittsburg State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.3%), followed by White Male (40.2%) and Black or African American Male (2.99%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.7%), followed by White Male (23.8%) and Black or African American Male (3.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pittsburg State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,017 students. The full-time enrollment at Pittsburg State University is 4,465 and the part-time enrollment is 1,552. This means that 74.2% of students enrolled at Pittsburg State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pittsburg State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pittsburg State University was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Pittsburg State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pittsburg State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
4,802 enrolled students
Black or African American
296 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
253 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pittsburg State University is 79.8% White, 4.92% Black or African American, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.89% Asian, 0.897% Two or More Races, and 0.233% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 37 students (0.615%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 146 more women than men received degrees from Pittsburg State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pittsburg State University is white (1,439 degrees awarded). There were 16.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (87 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Pittsburg State University is General Business Administration & Management (149 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (118 degrees) and General Educational Leadership & Administration (43 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pittsburg State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (44 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (231 degrees), and EDUCATION. (431 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pittsburg State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,617,265 people), Secondary school teachers (427,701 people), Education administrators (250,967 people), Other managers (173,855 people), and Postsecondary teachers (172,662 people).

The most specialized majors at Pittsburg State University in 2021 are Communication Technologies (44 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (231 degrees), EDUCATION. (431 degrees), Physical Sciences (34 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (42 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pittsburg State University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Dental assistants

The most specialized majors at Pittsburg State University are Communication Technologies (44 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (231 degrees), EDUCATION. (431 degrees), Physical Sciences (34 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (42 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pittsburg State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,707,903 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (350,558 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (211,169 people), Computer Systems Design (139,977 people), and Construction (101,310 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pittsburg State University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
140 degrees awarded
Construction Management
91 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
56 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pittsburg State University was Registered Nursing with 140 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pittsburg State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

822

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

968

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 822 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburg State University, which is 0.849 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (968).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pittsburg State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 82 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburg State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.22 times more than the 67 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 143 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburg State University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 4.61 times more than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 29% of students graduating from Pittsburg State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Pittsburg State University is Female and Asian (60% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.575% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,439 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
87 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
75 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pittsburg State University is white (1,439 degrees awarded). There were 16.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (87 degrees).

0.503% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
815 degrees awarded
White Male
624 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pittsburg State University is white female (815 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (624 degrees).

Operations

Pittsburg State University has an endowment valued at nearly $113M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 43.5k (0.0384%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Pittsburg State University had a total salary expenditure of 109M. Pittsburg State University employs 105 Professors, 69 Associate professors and 51 Instructors. Most academics at Pittsburg State University are Male Professor (66), Male Associate professor (45), and Female Professor (39).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pittsburg State University are: Management, with 121 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 77 employees, and Service with 56 employees.

Endowment

$113M

2021 Endowment

28.7%

growth from 2020

Pittsburg State University has an endowment valued at about $113M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Pittsburg State University grew 28.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $62.8M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Pittsburg State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.41M - Federal
$566k - State
$1.87M - Local

As of 2021, Pittsburg State University received $4.41M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $566k from state grants and contracts, and $1.87M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$49.6M

2021 Salaries

1.82%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Pittsburg State University paid a median of $49.6M in salaries, which represents 45.4% of their overall expenditure ($109M) and a 1.82% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18.3M

Instructional Salaries

267

Number of Employees

In 2021, Pittsburg State University paid a total of $18.3M to 267 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

105 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

121 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pittsburg State University were Professor with 105 employees, Associate professor with 69 employees, and Instructor with 51 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pittsburg State University were Management with 121 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 77 employees, and Service with 56 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pittsburg State University was Male Professor with 66 employees, Male Associate professor with 45 employees, and Female Professor with 39 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pittsburg State University.