Pittsburg State University
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Former names | Auxiliary Manual Training Normal School (1903–1923) Kansas State Teachers College of Pittsburg (1923–1959) Kansas State College of Pittsburg (1959–1977) |
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| Motto | "By doing, learn." On seal: "Research, Instruction, Service" |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | March 6, 1903 |
Parent institution | Kansas Board of Regents |
| Accreditation | HLC |
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| Endowment | $116.7 million (2025) |
| President | Thomas W. Newsom |
| Provost | Susan Bon |
Academic staff | 301 |
| Students | 5,383 (spring 2026) |
| Location | , Kansas , United States 37°23′29″N 94°42′09″W / 37.3913°N 94.7024°W |
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| Other campuses | Kansas City |
| Newspaper | The Collegio |
| Colors | Crimson and gold |
| Nickname | Gorillas |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – The MIAA |
| Mascot | Gus the Gorilla |
| Website | pittstate |
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Pittsburg State University (Pitt State) is a public university in Pittsburg, Kansas, United States. It enrolls approximately 5,500 students (4,300 undergraduates and 1,200 graduate students) and is governed by the Kansas Board of Regents.