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The real 4-year cost of Pittsburg State University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Pittsburg State University went from $4,322 to $8,156, an average of 3.0% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$8,922
Year 2$9,193
Year 3$9,473
Year 4$9,760
4-year total$37,349

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$0
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$23,318
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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