Tuition and costs
With our Flat-Rate Tuition program, you have the freedom to explore topics outside of your major or take additional courses to help you graduate faster, all without worrying about paying extra tuition fees. Whether you're taking 10 hours or 20 hours, you'll pay the same rate. So why not take advantage of this unique opportunity to enhance your education and save money at the same time?
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Undergraduate tuition
In-state undergraduate tuition includes: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin residents
In-state-tuition
Undergraduate In-State1 and Gorilla Advantage1 Tuition & Costs
| Tuition & costs per semester (academic year 2022-2023 ) | |
| Tuition (flat rate, incl. campus fees) | $3,887 |
| + Books & Supplies (estimated) | $500 |
| + Residence Hall Living (estimated) | $4,598 |
| Semester Total (estimated) | $8,985 |
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| Academic Year Total* (estimated) | $17,970 |
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See fees, per credit hour cost, summer courses and other information |
* Academic year is August - May and includes fall and spring semester. Does not include summer semester. Costs are estimated and will vary dependent on cost of books and supplies and the living arrangements for each individual student.
1 Includes the following:
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Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin residents
Gorilla (reduced) tuition programs
Pitt State Legacy Program Tuition & Costs
| Tuition & costs per semester (academic year 2022-2023 ) | |
| Tuition (flat rate, incl. campus fees) | $5,346.00 |
| + Books & Supplies (estimated) | $500 |
| + Residence Hall Living (estimated) | $4,598 |
| Semester Total (estimated) | $10,444.00 |
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| Academic Year Total* (estimated) | $20,888 |
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See fees, per credit hour cost, summer courses and other information |
* Academic year is August - May and includes fall and spring semester. Does not include summer semester. Costs are estimated and will vary dependent on cost of books and supplies and the living arrangements for each individual student.
Includes the following:
- Pitt State Legacy Program: parent or grandparent graduated from Pitt State not covered by in-state tuition
Out-of-state tuition
Undergraduate Out-of-State Tuition & Costs
| Tuition & costs per semester (academic year 2022-2023 ) | |
| Tuition (flat rate, incl. campus fees) | $9,559 |
| + Books & Supplies (estimated) | $500 |
| + Residence Hall Living (estimated) | $4,598 |
| Semester Total (estimated) | $14,657 |
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| Academic Year Total* (estimated) | $29,314 |
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See fees, per credit hour cost, summer courses and other information |
*Academic year is August - May and includes fall and spring semester. Does not include summer semester. Costs are estimated and will vary dependent on cost of books and supplies and the living arrangements for each individual student.
Graduate tuition
In-state-tuition
Graduate In-State1 and Gorilla Advantage1 Tuition & Costs
| Tuition & costs per semester (academic year 2022-2023 ) | |
| Tuition (flat rate, incl. campus fees) | $4,379 |
| + Books & Supplies (estimated) | $500 |
| + Residence Hall Living (estimated) | $4,598 |
| Semester Total (estimated) | $9,477 |
|---|---|
| Academic Year Total* (estimated) | $18,954 |
* Academic year is August - May and includes fall and spring semester. Does not include summer semester. Costs are estimated and will vary dependent on cost of books and supplies and the living arrangements for each individual student.
1 Includes the following:
- Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Tennessee residents
Gorilla (reduced) tuition programs
Graduate Gorilla Edge2 Tuition & Costs
| Tuition & costs per semester (academic year 2022-2023 ) | |
| Tuition (flat rate, incl. campus fees) | $6,084.00 |
| + Books & Supplies (estimated) | $500 |
| + Residence Hall Living (estimated) | $4,598 |
| Semester Total | $11,182.00 |
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| Academic Year Total* | $22,364 |
* Academic year is August - May and includes fall and spring semester. Does not include summer semester. Costs are estimated and will vary dependent on cost of books and supplies and the living arrangements for each individual student.
2 Includes the following:
- Gorilla Edge: residents of Colorado, Iowa and Nebraska
Out-of-state tuition
Graduate Out-of-State Tuition & Costs
| Tuition & costs per semester (academic year 2022-2023 ) | |
| Tuition (flat rate, incl. campus fees) | $9,795 |
| + Books & Supplies (estimated) | $500 |
| + Residence Hall Living (estimated) | $4,598 |
| Semester Total | $14,893 |
|---|---|
| Academic Year Total* | $29,786 |
*Academic year is August - May and includes fall and spring semester. Does not include summer semester. Costs are estimated and will vary dependent on cost of books and supplies and the living arrangements for each individual student.
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program tuition
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Tuition
| Tuition per credit hour | $524 |
International tuition
International undergraduate
International Undergraduate Tuition & Costs
| Tuition & costs 2022-2023 (fall and spring semester) | |
| Tuition (flat rate, incl. campus fees) | $19,118 |
| + Sickness/Accident Insurance - 12-month coverage (Required) | $2,462 |
| + Books & Supplies (estimated) | $1,000 |
| + Living Expenses (estimated) | $9,196 |
| + Orientation & SEVIS Compliance | $80 |
| Academic Year Total* (estimated) | $31,856 |
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* Academic year is August - May and includes fall and spring semester. Does not include summer semester. Costs are estimated and will vary dependent on cost of books and supplies and the living arrangements for each individual student.
Sickness/Accident Insurance: All international students are REQUIRED to purchase Student Health Insurance. Immediate family members may be insured for an additional cost. Please contact iss@pittstate.edu with insurance questions.
Dependents (spouse and/or children): International Student who bring his or her spouse and/or children must show additional certified funds. At least $4,000 for spouse per year and $2,000 per child per year. Dependents must also have required health insurance.
International graduate school
International Graduate School Tuition & Costs
| Tuition & costs 2022-2023 (fall and spring semester) | |
| Tuition (flat rate, incl. campus fees) | $19,590 |
| + Sickness/Accident Insurance- 12-month coverage (Required) | $2,462 |
| + Books & Supplies (estimated) | $1,000 |
| + Living Expenses (estimated) | $9,196 |
| + Orientation & SEVIS Compliance | $80 |
| Academic Year Total* (estimated) | $32,328 |
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* Academic year is August - May and includes fall and spring semester. Does not include summer semester. Costs are estimated and will vary dependent on cost of books and supplies and the living arrangements for each individual student.
Sickness/Accident Insurance: All international students are REQUIRED to purchase Student Health Insurance. Immediate family members may be insured for an additional cost. Please contact iss@pittstate.edu with insurance questions.
Dependents (spouse and/or children): International Student who bring his or her spouse and/or children must show additional certified funds. At least $4,000 for spouse per year and $2,000 per child per year. Dependents must also have required health insurance.
Intensive English
Intensive English Tuition & Costs
| Tuition & costs 2022-2023 (16-Week Session) | |
| Tuition, 16 weeks (flat rate, incl. campus fees) | $6,665 |
| + Sickness/Accident Insurance - 5-month coverage (Required) | + $1,026 |
| + Books & Supplies (estimated) | + $500 |
| + Living Expenses (estimated) | + $4,598 |
| + Orientation & SEVIS Compliance | + $55 |
| 16-Week Session Total* (estimated) | $12,844 |
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* Academic year is August - May and includes fall and spring semester. Does not include summer semester. Costs are estimated and will vary dependent on cost of books and supplies and the living arrangements for each individual student.
Sickness/Accident Insurance: All international students are REQUIRED to purchase Student Health Insurance. Immediate family members may be insured for an additional cost. Please contact iss@pittstate.edu with insurance questions.
Dependents (spouse and/or children): International Student who bring his or her spouse and/or children must show additional certified funds. At least $4,000 for spouse per year and $2,000 per child per year. Dependents must also have required health insurance.
Online tuition
| Online Tuition* per credit hour (academic year 2022-2023 ) | |
| Undergraduate Tuition | $285 |
| Graduate Tuition | $374 |
* If a student is enrolled in ONLY online classes they will pay the resident in-state tuition rate, no matter where they reside.
All other students, enrolled in both online and face-to-face classes will pay the regular rate of tuition based on their state residency. Students taking courses on campus in the Spring or Fall, but taking only online in the summer will pay the tuition rate based on the on campus structure.
Fees and other information
College of Technology fee
College of Technology has an additional per credit hour fee of $22 for each credit hour (up to 10 credit hours) for courses taken in the college of technology with a cap of $220 per semester.
Distance Fee
$36 per credit hour. The Distance Fee applies only to courses held at an extended distance from campus. The fee compensates for additional distance costs associated with the delivery of instruction.
Per credit hour cost
Undergraduate:
In-State: $285 per credit hour
Legacy and Gorilla Edge: $382.50 per credit hour
Out-of-State, including international: $663 per credit hour
Graduate:
In-State: $374 per credit hour
Legacy and Gorilla Edge: $516.00 per credit hour
Out-of-State, including international: $826 per credit hour
9 or less credit hours - undergraduate students
Tuition per credit hour for undergraduate students enrolled in 9 hours or less:
In-State: $285 per credit hour
Legacy and Gorilla Edge: $382.50 per credit hour
Out-of-State, including international: $663 per credit hour
8 hours or less - graduate students
Tuition per credit hour for graduate students enrolled in 8 hours or less:
In-State: $374 per credit hour
Legacy and Gorilla Edge: $516.00 per credit hour
Out-of-State, including international: $826 per credit hour
Summer Courses
Pittsburg State University offers summer courses, in a wide variety of disciplines. Courses are generally offered in four-week and eight-week sessions, although intersession and short courses are also available. Coursework begins early June, and ends late July.
Limited on-campus housing is available for students that wish to take summer courses.