Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg State University is one of the eight public 4-year colleges in Kansas. The campus is located in Pittsburg town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,907 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 995 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 736 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 74%). Every year 47% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Pittsburg State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,548, and fees were $1,552. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $16,600 and $1,552 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students6,907 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate74% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 9 | 85 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 13 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 2 | 11 |
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University of Central Missouri
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University of Oklahoma - Schusterman Center
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University of Kansas
112 miles away |
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
114 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1915 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/15/2005 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/15/2005 - Current |
Admission
87%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| ACT | 19 to 25 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | $35 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $251/credit | |
| In State Students | $251/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $620/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $333/credit | |
| In State Students | $333/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $765/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $11,295 | $11,295 | $27,900 |
| ADN | 70 | $17,570 | $17,570 | $43,400 |
| BSN | 125 | $31,375 | $31,375 | $77,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $16,650 | $16,650 | $38,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 88% of Pittsburg State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 36% | $4,151 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $950 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 14% | $1,185 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 59% | $2,281 |
| Federal Student Loans | 61% | $5,197 |
| Private Loans | 6% | $9,178 |
$13,841
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$10,874 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$12,372 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$14,071 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$16,114 |
| Over $110,000$16,752 |
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Student Population
5,706
Undergrads
1,201
Graduates
3,494
Women
3,413
Men
78%
Full-time
22%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
78% |
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Two or more races |
6% |
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Hispanic |
5% |
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Non-resident alien |
5% |
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Black/African American |
3% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kansas state board of nursing.
