What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Pittsburg State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 150 Calculus I | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 150 Calculus I & MATH 155 Calculus II | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 111 General Biology | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 215 General Chemistry I | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 101 English Composition | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYCH 155 General Psychology | |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 143 Elementary Statistics | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | DSIS 230 Intro to Programming |
Show all 35 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 150 Calculus I | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 150 Calculus I & MATH 155 Calculus II | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 111 General Biology | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 215 General Chemistry I | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 215 General Chemistry I & CHEM 225 General Chemistry II | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 101 English Composition | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYCH 155 General Psychology | |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 143 Elementary Statistics | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | DSIS 230 Intro to Programming | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 200 Principles of Microeconomics | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | BIOL 113 Environmental Life Science | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHYS 101 College Physics II | |
| European History | 3 | HIST Elective | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 304 Human Geography | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | MLL 154 Spanish Language and Culture I & MLL 158…MLL 154 Spanish Language and Culture I & MLL 158 Spanish Language andCulture II | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | MLL 154 Spanish Language and Culture I, MLL 158…MLL 154 Spanish Language and Culture I, MLL 158 Spanish Language and Culture II & MLL 251 Spanish Language and Culture III | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | MLL 154 Spanish Language and Culture I, MLL 158…MLL 154 Spanish Language and Culture I, MLL 158 Spanish Language and Culture II, MLL 251 Spanish Language and Culture III & MLL 254 Spanish Grammar and Composition I | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | DSIS Elective | |
| Art History | 4 | ART 288 Introduction to Art History I | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUSIC Elective (Student may request credit…MUSIC Elective (Student may request credit through Music Department placement test) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | MLL 114 Chinese Language and Culture I & MLL 118…MLL 114 Chinese Language and Culture I & MLL 118 Chinese Language and Culture II | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | POLS 103 Comparative Political Institutions | |
| Drawing | 3 | ART 233 Drawing I | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | MLL 124 French Language and Culture I & MLL 128…MLL 124 French Language and Culture I & MLL 128 French Language and Culture II | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | MLL 124 Fench Language and Culture I, MLL 128…MLL 124 Fench Language and Culture I, MLL 128 French Language and Culture II & MLL 221 French Language and Culture III | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | MLL 124 French Language and Culture I, MLL 128…MLL 124 French Language and Culture I, MLL 128 French Language and Culture II, MLL 221 French Language and Culture III & MLL 225 French Grammar and Conversation I | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | MLL Elective | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | MLL Elective | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | MLL Elective | |
| Latin | 3 | MLL Elective | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS 105 Engineering Physics II | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS 104 Engineering Physics I | |
| Physics I | 4 | PHYS 100 College Physics I | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 126 Pre-Calculus | |
| Research | 3 | GEN Elective | |
| Seminar | 3 | GEN Elective | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | MLL 154 Spanish Language and Culture I, MLL 158…MLL 154 Spanish Language and Culture I, MLL 158 Spanish Language and Culture II & MLL 251 Spanish Language and Culture III | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | MLL 154 Spanish Language and Culture I, MLL 158…MLL 154 Spanish Language and Culture I, MLL 158 Spanish Language and Culture II, MLL 251 Spanish Language and Culture III & MLL 358 Readings in Hispanic Literature and Civilization I | |
| Studio Art 2-D Design | 3 | ART 100 Visual Thinking: 2D Processes | |
| Studio Art 3-D Design | 3 | ART 200 Visual Thinking: 3D Processes |
Source: pittstate.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 106 |
| Construction Management | 81 |
| Psychology | 67 |
| Business/Commerce | 62 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 50 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 49 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 49 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 49 |
Show the other 44 majors
| Accounting | 36 |
| Printing Management | 34 |
| Finance | 29 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 28 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 27 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 25 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 24 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 23 |
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | 22 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 20 |
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 19 |
| Social Work | 19 |
| Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician | 18 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician | 16 |
| Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician | 15 |
| History | 14 |
| Art/Art Studies | 13 |
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 12 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 12 |
| Geography | 11 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 9 |
| Interior Design | 9 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 8 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 8 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 8 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 7 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 6 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 5 |
| English Language and Literature | 5 |
| Music Teacher Education | 5 |
| Computer Science | 5 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 |
| History Teacher Education | 4 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 4 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Music Performance | 2 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | 2 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 |
| Sociology | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
30% of men in fraternities · 15% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Pittsburg, KS
38,904 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Joplin Regional (JLN)
Nearest hub airport
Kansas City International (MCI)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.5 of 20
Elevation
912 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
24°F
July high
90°F
Annual snowfall
9.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
58 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$790 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Missouri Southern State University24 mi
- Southwest Baptist University72 mi
- Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies79 mi
- Drury University79 mi
- Missouri State University-Springfield79 mi
- Evangel University80 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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