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Pittsburg State University is a public university located in Pittsburg, Kansas. It was established in 1903 as the Auxiliary Manual Training Normal School. The college enrolls more than 7,000 students anually. The campus is spread across an area of over 220 acres. PSU offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic schools and colleges:
- College of Arts and Science
- College of Education
- College of Technology
- Kelce College of Business
PSU offers more than 150 student-run clubs and organizations. The campus also has an active Greek life. There are several fraternities and sororities that enliven the campus life. The student body also includes an impressive number of international students, representing more than 40 countries.
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Campus Location1701 S Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
USA
Main Tel: (620) 231-7000
Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
Pittsburg State University HighlightsWhere Pittsburg State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in engineering technician, real estate and construction management, and education and teaching.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 1,107 | 55 | | Master | 421 | 24 | | Associate | 28 | 3 | | Post-master's certificate | 18 | 5 | | 1-2 year certificate | 15 | 2 |
Pitt State StudentsThe student enrollment at Pitt State was 7,087 in 2007 (6,281 full-time equivalent). About 52% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 48% of the class. Undergrads are 75% of enrolled students and graduate students are 25%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| 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 | $ 3,100 |
Financial Aid: Pitt State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 181 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 61 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 59 |
Housing and MealsPitt State provides on-campus housing for 1,100 of its 6,281 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Pitt State AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Pitt State is in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports. Pitt State offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 139 male students received the aid (men were 66% of those receiving aid) and 72 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 34% of students receiving such aid) .
Pitt State Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 89% | | Women | 86% | | All | 88% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (14 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (267 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Finance
- Human Resources Development
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (18 awarded) - Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer and Information Sciences
DESIGN (44 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (413 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Community College Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- 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
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING (22 awarded) - Engineering/Industrial Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (151 awarded) - Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (64 awarded) - Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS (142 awarded) - Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (11 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (41 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
MEDIA (84 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Printing Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (2 awarded) - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC (10 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (78 awarded) - Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (21 awarded) - Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (38 awarded) SCIENCE (77 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (19 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (73 awarded) - Psychology
- School Psychology
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