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Pittsburg State University was established as the Auxiliary Manual Training Normal School in 1903. It was renamed the Kansas State Teachers College of Pittsburg in 1913 and Kansas State College of Pittsburg in 1959. It gained university status on April 21, 1977, and adopted its present name at that time. The campus covers an area of more than 220 acres in Pittsburg, Kansas. PSU offers several degrees and certificate programs and is made up of the following academic units:
The athletics department of PSU fields a number of men's and women's sports teams, which compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II and are the members of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.
Pitt State is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Pittsburg, KS. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Pitt State top out at the Post-Master's certificate.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Pitt State often study real estate and construction management, education and teaching, and engineering technician.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 7,087 students (6,281 full-time equivalent).
Students sports include formal participation in Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association competitions.
Tuition is fairly low at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Pittsburg State University
1701 S Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
General Phone: (620) 231-7000
http://www.pittstate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 413 | elementary school teaching, instructional media design, educational administration, industrial arts teaching, school counseling, physical education teaching, special ed, math teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 267 | business, business management, accounting, marketing, human resources development, finance, human resources, international business |
| Engineering Technician | 151 | automotive tech, engineering technician, plastics engineering tech, construction engineering tech, manufacturing tech, mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Liberal Arts | 142 | liberal arts and sciences, history, English, sociology, political science, Spanish language, geography, economics, ... |
| Media | 84 | communication studies, printing management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 78 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Science | 77 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 73 | psychology, school psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 64 | family and consumer science, social work |
| Design | 44 | graphic design |
| Mechanics And Repair | 41 | electrical installation and repair, automobile mechanics |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 38 | construction management |
| Engineering | 22 | engineering management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 21 | parks and recreation studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | computer and info science, systems analyst |
| Art Studies | 14 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Music | 10 | music performance |
| Medical Support And Technology | 2 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Pitt State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,107 | 55 |
| Master's degree | 421 | 24 |
| Associate's degree | 28 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 18 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 15 | 2 |
In 2007, Pitt State had a total enrollment of 7,087 students (6,281 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 75% |
| Missouri | 18% |
| Oklahoma | 4% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
Pitt State offers campus housing for 1,100 of its 6,281 (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 | 2,197 | 1,923 | 88% | 1,027 | 53% |
| Men | 1,150 | 1,019 | 89% | 535 | 52% |
| Women | 1,047 | 904 | 86% | 492 | 54% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,060 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,866 |
| Room and board | $ 5,088 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,100 |
Financial Aid:
Pitt State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 192600)
Pitt State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 121 | 60 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 38 | 23 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 34 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 17 | $95,526 | 7 | $77,990 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $91,504 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $68,029 | 3 | $50,571 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 27 | $89,429 | 13 | $72,271 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 57 | $74,616 | 25 | $68,732 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 33 | $57,008 | 24 | $54,778 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 38 | $51,306 | 21 | $50,927 |
| Instructor | academic year | 29 | $41,778 | 34 | $42,246 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 157 | $59,208 | 104 | $53,257 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 139 | 72 | 211 |
| Football | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| Track | 22 | 31 | 53 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 30 | 32 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Development
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Community College Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, 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
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Printing Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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