More selective than 39% of Kansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 17% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Pittsburg State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Pittsburg State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Pittsburg State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 17 | 24 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Pittsburg State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 89% | — | — | 17–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 88% | — | — | 18–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Pittsburg State University compared with other Kansas colleges?
Pittsburg State University has the 15th-lowest acceptance rate of 24 Kansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | 79% | 54% | $32,165 |
| 12 | Kansas State University | 82% | 71% | $19,406 |
| 13 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | 83% | 28% | $27,963 |
| 14 | University of Saint Mary | 87% | 48% | $22,519 |
| 15 | Pittsburg State University | 89% | 57% | $15,784 |
| 16 | Fort Hays State University | 90% | 48% | $12,569 |
| 17 | Haskell Indian Nations University | 90% | 18% | $3,134 |
| 18 | University of Kansas | 93% | 69% | $18,059 |
| 19 | Bethel College-North Newton | 94% | 41% | $32,917 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kansas colleges →
Who enrolls at Pittsburg State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Pittsburg State University admissions questions
What is the Pittsburg State University acceptance rate?
Pittsburg State University accepts 89% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,518 of 2,856 applicants were admitted.
Does Pittsburg State University require the SAT or ACT?
Pittsburg State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Pittsburg State University?
35% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (877 of 2,518).
Is Pittsburg State University getting harder to get into?
Pittsburg State University accepted 89% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 88% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Pittsburg State University overview