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Pitt State is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Pittsburg, Kansas. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Pitt State top out at the Post-Master's certificate.
Students at the school often study design, real estate and construction management, engineering technician, and mechanics and repair.
The admissions department at Pitt State does not accept all those who apply.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Pitt State offers classes to 6,628 students (5,928 full-time equivalent).
Students sports include formal participation in Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association competitions.
Tuition is fairly low at Pitt State.
More complete details are provided below.
Pittsburg State University
1701 S Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
General Phone: (620) 231-7000
Admissions Phone: (620) 235-4251
Financial Aid Phone: (620) 235-4240
http://www.pittstate.edu
Pitt State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 259 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, physical education teaching, industrial arts teaching, school counseling, special ed, instructional media design, music teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 195 | business, accounting, marketing, finance, business management, human resources development |
| Engineering Technician | 148 | automotive tech, engineering technician, plastics engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, construction engineering tech, electronics tech, manufacturing tech |
| Liberal Arts | 108 | general studies, political science, English, history, economics, geography, foreign language and literature, social services, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 100 | psychology, school psychology |
| Science | 75 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 69 | registered nursing |
| Design | 58 | graphic design |
| Media | 57 | communication studies, printing management |
| Family And Social Work | 55 | social work, family and consumer science |
| Mechanics And Repair | 48 | communications install and repair, HVAC, automobile mechanics |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 32 | construction management |
| Engineering | 27 | engineering management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 25 | systems analyst, computer and info science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and safety |
| Mathematics | 20 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | recreation and leisure studies |
| Fine Arts | 13 | painting |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 2 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Pitt State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 956 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 301 | 22 |
| Associate's degree | 39 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 31 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 9 | 2 |
In 2005, Pitt State had a total enrollment of 6,628 students (5,928 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 74% |
| Missouri | 18% |
| Oklahoma | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
Pitt State offers campus housing for 1,045 of its 5,928 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Pittsburg, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,935 | 1,738 | 90% | 991 | 57% |
| Men | 1,025 | 903 | 88% | 512 | 57% |
| Women | 910 | 835 | 92% | 479 | 57% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (620) 235-4251
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,562 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,444 |
| Room and board | $ 4,550 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,760 |
Financial Aid:
Pitt State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 192600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (620) 235-4240
Pitt State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 20 | $88,920 | 8 | $73,880 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $81,424 | 4 | $77,497 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 31 | $82,212 | 14 | $71,062 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 68 | $68,528 | 14 | $64,350 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 32 | $53,752 | 26 | $51,809 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 31 | $46,583 | 23 | $46,231 |
| Instructor | academic year | 20 | $38,591 | 27 | $37,838 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 151 | $56,926 | 90 | $48,143 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 106 | 56 | 162 |
| Football | 61 | 0 | 61 |
| Track | 15 | 21 | 36 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Basketball | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 26 | 28 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Development
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering/Industrial Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Printing Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pitt State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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