Pittsburg State University Acceptance Rate
Pittsburg, Kansas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,856
- Admitted
- 2,518
- Yield
- 34.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Pittsburg State University's acceptance rate has risen from 79.2% in 2014–15 to 88.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,758 to 2,856 (+4%) over that period.
Its 88.2% rate makes Pittsburg State University more selective than about 25% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Kansas schools, it is more selective than about 29%.
Pittsburg State University has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 34.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,758 | 2,184 | 79.2% | 1,027 |
| 2015–16 | 2,697 | 2,194 | 81.3% | 1,059 |
| 2016–17 | 2,503 | 2,186 | 87.3% | 1,012 |
| 2017–18 | 2,486 | 2,168 | 87.2% | 995 |
| 2018–19 | 2,418 | 2,166 | 89.6% | 962 |
| 2019–20 | 1,822 | 1,741 | 95.6% | 880 |
| 2020–21 | 2,007 | 1,820 | 90.7% | 805 |
| 2021–22 | 2,216 | 2,075 | 93.6% | 812 |
| 2022–23 | 2,642 | 2,277 | 86.2% | 847 |
| 2023–24 | 2,856 | 2,518 | 88.2% | 877 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,519 | 1,356 | 89.3% |
| Men | 1,337 | 1,162 | 86.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 17% |
How Pittsburg State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Pittsburg State University's acceptance rate?
Pittsburg State University's acceptance rate is 88.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,518 admitted of 2,856 applicants).
Is Pittsburg State University test optional?
Pittsburg State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pittsburg State University?
Pittsburg State University received 2,856 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,518.
Is Pittsburg State University getting harder to get into?
Pittsburg State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 79.2% in 2014–15 to 88.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.pittstate.edu/.