Pittsburg State University

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The popular MBA program at the university is offered in 4 specializations- Accounting, General Administration, Human Resources, and International Business.Pittsburg State University campus is home to 150+ student clubs and campus events and traditions like football games, Greek Week, international festivals celebrations, homecoming week, and much more. PSU has 5 residential halls and apartments in 3 complexes.","requirements":"","courses":[],"gallery":["https:\/\/d2bps9p1kiy4ka.cloudfront.net\/5b09189f7285894d9130ccd0\/1a438873-830a-423c-a5ac-87bf6620e6cd.jpg","https:\/\/d2bps9p1kiy4ka.cloudfront.net\/5b09189f7285894d9130ccd0\/e0c866a1-75f6-4a53-b683-e255ff2a047c.png"]}

Pittsburg State University is a public university located in Pittsburg, Kansas, USA. As per U.S. News, the ranking of this university in the Regional Universities Midwest category is #84. It is also ranked at #30 in the Top Public schools category by U.S. News. As per reviews for Pittsburg State University over Shiksha Study Abroad platform, a rating of 4 out of 5 has been given.

More than 5,700 students are studying at this university. Around 42 countries represented by students at this university. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1. In the context of rankings, Pittsburg State University acceptance rate is around 89%.

Pittsburg State University Facts

Pittsburg State University has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Also, the degree programs of Kelce College of Business are accredited by AACSB. Some of the facts of Pitt State University are given below-

Pitt State offers a vast range of generous scholarships for international students, which help them cover a significant portion of their tuition fees. For a few scholarships, students need to apply separately. Some of the most popular Pittsburg State University's scholarships for international students are listed below:

• Gorilla International Scholarships;
• International Admission Scholarships;
• Honors College Scholarships;
• International Advocate Scholarships; and
• General University Scholarships.

Over 200 Pittsburg State University courses are offered across at the UG and PG levels. Study areas at this university are Accounting, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Human Resources, Literature, etc.

Pittsburg State University Popular Courses

Among Indian students, a few of the popular courseso of Pitt State University are BSc in Social Work, MSc in Biology, BSc in Engineering Technology, Master of Engineering Technology, etc. The Master's courses a this university are 18 months - 2 years long. Whereas, most of the Bachelor's courses are of 4 years duration.

Online Courses at Pitt State University

A number of courses are offered by Pitt State in the online mode. Majorly the online courses offered at this university are at the Master's level. The study areas of these online courses are Accounting, Biology, MBA, English, Engineering Technology, Human Resources, Nursing, etc.

Many famous personalities have studied at Pitt State including Fira Basuki, Gary Busey, Jennifer Knapp, Steve Weddle, Sherm Lollar, etc. The designations of the notable alumni of this university are given below-

Names	Designation	Images
Fira Basuki	Novelist
Jennifer Knapp	Musician
Gary Busey	Film Actor
Sam Pittman	Former head football coach
Jake LaTurner	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
Tim Beck	Football coach

As per the 2025 employment report, Pittsburg State University placement rate is 96%. For many colleges and schools like the Business School of Pitt State, the placement rate is 100%. The university offers a number of career services such as:

• Help with job search
• Handhake (job search platform)
• Events
• Resume preparation guidance

ROI after Education from Pitt State University

The average salary for 2025 graduates varies as per the courses. But, as per Payscale.com, the average salary of Pitt State University graduates is USD 75,000 per year (Around INR 72 L). The tuition fees for the courses at Pitt State University is around INR 32 L. This means studying at Pitt State Uni would lead to a higher ROI.

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For UG students, Pitt State University tuition is USD 19,943 (Around INR 19 L). Whereas, the tuition fee for PG students at Pitt State University is USD 20,345 (Around INR 19.44 L). The total cost, including the living and other fees for UG students at this university is USD 34,318 (Around INR 32.8 L) and for PG students, it is USD 34,720 (Around INR 33 L).

Cost of Living at Pitt State

Indian students have to arrange money for the expenses given below at Pitt State University-

Students can check the cost of living in the USA for Indian students

For Pittsburg State University's Admissions to UG and PG courses,-

• The application deadline for the Fall semester is closed.

Indian applicants can apply for Pittsburg State University admissions on the university's official application portal. For UG students, the application fee is USD 60 (Around INR 5.7k). To take admission to this university, the students are required to submit all the documents required and meet the entry requirements.

Pittsburg State University Application Deadlines 2026

The two admission intakes at Pittsburg State University are Fall and Spring. The application deadlines are given below-

Pittsburg State University Eligibility Requirements

Students are required to submit a proof of English language proficiency such as IELTS / TOEFL for admission. The documents required to apply are-

• Transcripts of previous studies
• Financial documents
• Passport copy
• PTE / IELTS / Duolingo
• Resume
• Standardized test scores

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Indian students must have passed high school. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required on a 4.0 scale. SAT / ACT score submission is not a requirement.

Postgraduate Admission Requirements

A Bachelor's degree is required for admission to Pittsburg State. A GPA of 2.7 is required for admission to the Graduate programs. Some courses may require work experience and GMAT / GRE scores for admission.

Pittsburg State University is one of most popular universities in USA and has been ranked #84 in Regional Universities Midwest by US News & World Report in 2026. As per subjects, Pittsburg State University ranking is given below-