Campus & Student Life at Pittsburg State University

Home to about 4,825 undergraduates in 2020, Pitt State is a public university located in Pittsburg, Kansas. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Pitt State offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Pitt State can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Pitt State Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Pitt State Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Pitt State Disability Services.

Pitt State for the Military

While not a "service academy", Pitt State does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Pitt State Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Pitt State for Veterans Guide.

Pitt State offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Pitt State does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Pittsburg State University

Pitt State offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Pittsburg State University

There were 4,825 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,260 (88.3%). Part-time attendance was 565 (11.7%).

Pittsburg State University is Ranked #760 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Pitt State is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Pitt State #760 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Pitt State by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Pitt State Diversity Guide.

Pittsburg State University Competes in the NCAA

Pitt State has a total of 333 student athletes, 236 men and 97 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Pittsburg State University Athletics