Pittsburg State University Rankings

Located in Pittsburg, KS, Pittsburg State University is one of the best universities in the state of Kansas. On this page, you will find in-depth rankings for Pittsburg State University in the following areas: graduation rates, teaching  resources, financing opportunities, and alumni donations. Latest acceptance rate is also given to show how competitive is Pittsburg State University.

1701 S. Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762
Phone: (800) 854-7488
Email: psuadmit@pittstate.edu
Web site: http://www.pittstate.edu

Rankings: Pittsburg State University

Rankings, Ratings, and Admissions Statistics
Peer college rating (out of 5) 2.6
Graduation and retention ranking: 68
Average freshman retention rate: 74.5%
6-year graduation rate: 51.0%
Predicted graduation rate: N/A
Overperformance(+)/Underperformance(-): N/A
Faculty resources ranking: 108
Classes with under 20 students (2020): 37.6%
Classes with 50 or more students (2020): 8.4%
Student faculty ratio (2020): 18:1
Percent of faculty who are full-time (2020) 89.8%
Student selectivity ranking: 73
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile (2020) 19-24
2020 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class: 14%
Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class (2020): 37%
Fall 2020 Acceptance rate: 88.1%
Financial resources rank: 109
Alumni giving rank: 53
Average alumni giving rate (2020): 12.3%

Pittsburg State University History

Essential Facts: Pittsburg State University

  • The Pittsburg State University colors are Crimson and Gold. The color codes: RGB, CYMK for print, Hex for web and the Pantone colors can be seen below.
  • Pittsburg State University was founded in 1903 as the Auxiliary Manual Training Normal School, originally a branch of the State Normal School of Emporia (now Emporia State University).
  • Pittsburg State University is a melting pot of people from all over the world. There is music program of well-rounded, cultured, unique individuals. The people are accepting and approachable.

Rules and regulations Sports Activities 

General Information  
Percent of undergraduate students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: N/A
Percent of undergraduates who are members of a fraternity: N/A
Percent of student body who are members of a sorority: N/A
Average percentage of students on campus during weekends: 55%
Are all students permitted to have cars on campus? Yes
Percent of students who have cars on campus: 85%
Is alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age? No
Additional policies and regulations: class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Collegiate athletic association: NCAA II
Men’s scholarship sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor)
Women’s scholarship sports: basketball, cross country, softball, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), volleyball
Student activities: campus ministries, choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, international student organization, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook