Pittsburg State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

20%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
1%
International
29
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Pittsburg State University has a diverse student body with 20% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
79.3%(3,873)
Hispanic
7.7%(376)
African American
3.5%(173)
Asian
0.9%(42)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.7%(81)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
5.8%(283)
Unknown
1.0%(50)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color20%
Total Enrollment7,099
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Pittsburg State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Pittsburg State University has a gender distribution of 50% female students and 50% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
49.5%(2,486)
Women
50.5%(2,534)

Gender Statistics

Men2,486

35% of total enrollment

Women2,534

36% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Pittsburg State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 62% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.6%(202)
18-19
34.5%(1,528)
20-21
35.4%(1,565)
22-24
16.2%(719)
25+
9.3%(412)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.0%(26)
22-24
27.1%(351)
25+
70.9%(919)

Age Diversity Insights

62%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

29%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Pittsburg State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 65% in-state residents, 34% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
65.2%(568)
Out-of-State
34.1%(297)
International
0.7%(6)

Regional Representation

In-State568

65% of student body

Out-of-State297

34% of student body

International6

1% of student body

States Represented

29 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

20%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age