Pittsburg, KS · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg State University (in-state) | $8,400 | — |
| KS average | $14,865 | -43% |
| National average | $18,082 | -54% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $8,400 | $33,600 |
| Out-of-state | $19,744 | $78,976 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Pittsburg State University ranks 29 by in-state tuition among the 60 KS colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 135% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Pittsburg State University | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Washburn Institute of Technology | $8,880 |
| Fort Hays Tech North Central | $7,350 |
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology | $7,238 |
| Salina Area Technical College | $7,128 |
In-state tuition at Pittsburg State University is $8,400 per year; out-of-state students pay $19,744.
Pittsburg State University in-state tuition is 43% below the KS average of $14,865.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Pittsburg State University is 54% below that.
$8,400 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Pittsburg State University comes to about $33,600 for an in-state student and $78,976 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Pittsburg State University ranks 29 out of the 60 KS colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.