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Kansas State University

Kansas State University is a large, public institution located in Manhattan, ks. Founded in 1863, Kansas State University offers undergraduate degrees in 303 majors.

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4 Year, Public
Division 1
15,113 undergraduates
cost $10,942 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Kansas State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 79.4%
SAT score average 1149
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA 3.81
Application fee $40
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Kansas State University is known for one of its top majors: Animal Sciences. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences
Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Engineering and Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Computer Science and Information Technology
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Animal Sciences
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Marketing
Mechanical Engineering
Finance and Financial Management Services
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,942
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,020
Books & supplies $1,056
Other expenses $5,268
Cost of attendance* $29,286
Average financial aid package $15,968
Estimated cost $13,318 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $27,816
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,020
Books & supplies $1,056
Other expenses $5,268
Cost of attendance* $46,160
Average financial aid package $15,968
Estimated cost $30,192 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Kansas State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,113, with gender binary students split 49% male and 51% female.

Total enrollment

19,745

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
76%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
7%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Kansas State University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 919 Mid-Campus Drive, Anderson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506
phone 7855326011
address www.k-state.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Kansas State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Kansas State University?

Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, ks.

What is the acceptance rate at Kansas State University? 

The acceptance rate for Kansas State University is 79%.

What’s the average GPA for Kansas State University?

The average high school GPA for Kansas State University students was 3.81.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Kansas State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Kansas State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $117,144.

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