Pittsburg State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At Pitt State, the big opportunity is not just getting admitted, since the admit rate is 87%, but turning your ACT into scholarship leverage. Great Gorilla Scholarships start at ACT 20+, with awards from $1,000 to $16,000, so aim for at least 20 and push toward the 24 top-quartile mark.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Pittsburg State University facts and stats
Pittsburg State University enrolls 4,491 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Pitt State has a 14.3:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Pitt State is test-required for admission.
Pittsburg, KS
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Key Pittsburg State University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
February 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Pitt State is test-required, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, especially if you are aiming for Great Gorilla Scholarships starting at ACT 20. Use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes; a December SAT or ACT is typically the last retake that can arrive before the February 1 financial aid priority deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
At Pitt State, in-state tuition is $6,282 and out-of-state tuition is $17,908. About 52% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $1,877. Submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline to be considered for aid.
Out-of-state tuition at Pitt State is $17,908, compared with $6,282 in-state, and room and board is $10,243. About 52% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $9,426, which can reduce the listed cost. The average merit award is $1,877. Students graduate with an average debt of $6,188.
Student life at Pittsburg State University
Freshman housing: Priority
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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