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Kansas State University (K‑State) : Overview, Courses, Scholarships & Rankings

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About Kansas State University

Set against the tallgrass of the Flint Hills, Kansas State University feels equal parts campus and community. It's known for strengths in agriculture and the life sciences, engineering and technology, business, education, and the arts and humanities, with teaching that leans into real projects and undergraduate research. Students find well kept libraries, labs and studios, a lively student union, tutoring and advising, plus health and counseling services.

And weekdays roll into club meetings, service projects, and intramurals; weekends bring purple crowds, a swaying game day anthem, and quick escapes to prairie trails. The culture has a reputation for being welcoming and down to earth, with faculty who are approachable and student support that's easy to find. Career preparation shows up in internships, co-ops, and alumni mentorships, helped by connections to regional agriculture, manufacturing, and nearby military partners. Manhattan's Aggieville district adds live music and local eats. Notable alumni include Eric Stonestreet and Darren Sproles.

Key Institutional Details

Contact & Profile

Location
919 Mid-Campus Drive, Anderson Hall, Manhattan, Kansas, 66506, USA
Unit ID
155399

Academic & Institutional

Control
Public institution (funded by state or local government)
Accreditation
HLC
Length of Study
Programs under 2 years (e.g. certificate or diploma)
Calendar System
Semester system (two main terms per year)
Award Levels
Associate's
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Doctorate (R)
Doctorate (P)
Other Award
Campus Setting
Located in a small city (population under 100,000)
Carnegie Classification
Doctoral - R1 (Very High Research)
Tuition & Fees
In-State
$10,942
Tuition $9,964 + Fee $978
Out-of-State
$27,816
Tuition $26,838 + Fee $978
Student Profile
Total Students 19,745
Undergraduate 14,835
Graduate/Other 4,910
Male: 9,262 Female: 10,483
Applications
Total Applicants 13,437
Admitted 10,663
Enrolled 3,187
Acceptance: 79.4% Yield: 29.9%
Staff
Total Staff 4,733
Full-time 4,196
Part-time 537
Full-time: 88.7% Part-time: 11.3%

Academic Programs & Fields of Study

Kansas State University (K‑State) offers 160 degree programs across 28 major academic fields, graduating approximately 5,654 students annually. The most popular fields by graduate volume are Business (19 programs, 1,252 graduates), Agriculture (19 programs, 765 graduates), Education (18 programs, 673 graduates), Engineering (12 programs, 458 graduates) and Biological Sciences (11 programs, 389 graduates). Explore program details, award levels, and graduate demographics below.

Business (19 programs, 1,252 graduates)
Business Administration, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Marketing Management 222
Bachelor's
Other Award
52.1401
Business Administration and Management 200
Bachelor's
Master's
Other Award
52.0201
Finance, General 159
Bachelor's
Other Award
52.0801
Accounting 135
Bachelor's
Master's
52.0301
Sales Skills and Operations 126
Bachelor's
Other Award
52.1804
Financial Planning and Services 98
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Doctorate (R)
52.0804
Business Administration 51
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
52.0101
Management Science 51
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Other Award
52.1301
Insurance Studies 45
Other Award
52.1701
Management Information Systems 34
Bachelor's
52.1201
Entrepreneurship Studies 29
Bachelor's
52.0701
Project Management 25
Bachelor's
52.0211
Marketing Research 25
Other Award
52.1402
Hospitality Management 23
Bachelor's
Master's
52.0901
Logistics and Supply Chain Management 10
Bachelor's
52.0203
International Business and Trade 9
Other Award
52.1101
Accounting and Business Management 8
Associate's
52.0305
Organizational Leadership 1
Postbac Cert.
52.0213
Finance and Financial Management Services 1
Other Award
52.0899
Agriculture (19 programs, 765 graduates)
Agricultural Sciences, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Animal Sciences 185
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
Other Award
01.0901
Veterinary Medicine 120
Doctorate (P)
01.8001
Food Science 75
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
Other Award
01.1001
Agricultural Business and Management 69
Bachelor's
Master's
01.0101
Agricultural Economics 61
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
01.0103
Agronomy and Crop Science 57
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
01.1102
Horticultural Science 40
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
01.1103
Agricultural and Food Processing 27
Bachelor's
01.0401
Agricultural Journalism 24
Bachelor's
01.0802
Pre-Veterinary Studies 19
Bachelor's
01.1302
Animal Health Sciences 16
Postbac Cert.
Post-Master's
01.0903
Livestock Management 16
Post-Master's
Other Award
01.0906
Agricultural Public Services 15
Master's
01.0899
Food Technology and Processing 13
Master's
Doctorate (R)
01.1002
Agricultural Mechanization 11
Bachelor's
01.0201
Equine Science and Management 9
Other Award
01.0307
Dairy Production and Husbandry 6
Other Award
01.0306
Food Science and Technology 1
Postbac Cert.
01.1099
Veterinary Physiology 1
Doctorate (R)
01.8109
Education (18 programs, 673 graduates)
Educational Sciences, Teaching Methods and Pedagogy
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Elementary Education 262
Bachelor's
Master's
13.1202
Student Counseling and Personnel Services 83
Postbac Cert.
Master's
13.1199
Secondary Education and Teaching 69
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
13.1205
Curriculum and Instruction 41
Master's
Doctorate (R)
13.0301
School Counseling and Guidance 41
Master's
Doctorate (R)
13.1101
General Education 30
Bachelor's
13.0101
Adult and Continuing Education 30
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Doctorate (R)
13.1201
Agricultural Teacher Education 20
Bachelor's
13.1301
Educational Leadership and Administration 19
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Doctorate (R)
13.0401
Music Teacher Education 15
Bachelor's
13.1312
Special Education Teaching 13
Master's
13.1001
Multicultural Education 12
Postbac Cert.
13.0202
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 10
Other Award
13.1314
Community College Administration 8
Doctorate (R)
13.0407
Adult and Continuing Education Administration 5
Postbac Cert.
13.0403
Educational Evaluation and Research 5
Postbac Cert.
13.0601
Teacher Education and Professional Development 5
Postbac Cert.
13.1299
Art Education 5
Bachelor's
13.1302
Engineering (12 programs, 458 graduates)
Engineering Sciences and Applied Technology Solutions
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Mechanical Engineering 141
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.1901
Industrial Engineering 55
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.3501
Civil Engineering 49
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.0801
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 48
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.1001
Chemical Engineering 44
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.0701
Architectural Engineering 40
Bachelor's
Master's
14.0401
Agricultural Engineering 35
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.0301
Computer Engineering 22
Bachelor's
14.0901
Biomedical Engineering 10
Bachelor's
14.0501
Environmental Health Engineering 8
Bachelor's
14.1401
Nuclear Engineering 4
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.2301
Operations Research 2
Master's
14.3701
Biological Sciences (11 programs, 389 graduates)
Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Biomedical Research
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 138
Bachelor's
Master's
26.0908
Biology and Biological Sciences 109
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
26.0101
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 45
Master's
26.9999
Wildlife Biology 25
Bachelor's
26.0709
General Physiology 22
Bachelor's
26.0901
Microbiology 19
Bachelor's
Doctorate (R)
26.0502
Biochemistry 18
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
26.0202
Entomology 6
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
26.0702
Plant Pathology 3
Master's
Doctorate (R)
26.0305
Genetics 2
Doctorate (R)
26.0801
Pathology and Experimental Pathology 2
Doctorate (R)
26.0910
Interdisciplinary (7 programs, 291 graduates)
Cross-Disciplinary Studies and Integrated Research Programs
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Nutrition Sciences 160
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
30.1901
Natural Sciences 52
Bachelor's
30.1801
Human Health Design 29
Bachelor's
30.3701
Dispute Resolution 26
Postbac Cert.
Other Award
30.2801
Sustainability Studies 11
Master's
30.3301
Gerontology 8
Postbac Cert.
Master's
30.1101
Geography and Environmental Studies 5
Master's
Doctorate (R)
30.4401
Health (10 programs, 253 graduates)
Healthcare Professions, Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Dietetics 69
Bachelor's
51.3101
Communication Sciences and Disorders 55
Bachelor's
Master's
51.0201
Athletic Training 44
Bachelor's
Master's
51.0913
Physician Assistant 35
Master's
51.0912
Public Health 21
Postbac Cert.
Master's
51.2201
Health and Wellness 11
Other Award
51.0001
Regulatory Science and Affairs 9
Postbac Cert.
51.0720
Clinical Laboratory Science and Medical Technology 5
Bachelor's
51.1005
Community Health and Preventive Medicine 3
Other Award
51.2208
Health Administration and Management 1
Postbac Cert.
51.0701
Human Sciences (6 programs, 218 graduates)
Family Studies, Consumer Sciences and Human Development
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Human Development and Family Studies 95
Bachelor's
Master's
19.0701
Family Resource Management 49
Postbac Cert.
19.0401
Apparel and Textiles 27
Bachelor's
Master's
19.0901
Family and Consumer Sciences 22
Bachelor's
Doctorate (R)
19.0101
Child Development 22
Bachelor's
Other Award
19.0706
Family and Community Services 3
Master's
19.0707
Social Sciences (10 programs, 193 graduates)
Sociology, Anthropology and Political Science Studies
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Social Sciences 51
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
45.0101
Sociology 37
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
45.1101
Anthropology 25
Bachelor's
Other Award
45.0201
Political Science and Government 25
Bachelor's
45.1001
Geographic Information Science and Cartography 19
Postbac Cert.
Other Award
45.0702
Economics 18
Bachelor's
45.0601
International Relations 7
Master's
Doctorate (R)
45.0901
Geography 6
Bachelor's
45.0701
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 4
Master's
Doctorate (R)
45.0603
Criminology 1
Bachelor's
45.0401
Architecture (5 programs, 135 graduates)
Architectural Design and Construction Planning Services
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Architectural and Building Sciences 88
Master's
04.0902
Interior Architecture 29
Master's
04.0501
Architecture and Related Services 9
Master's
04.9999
Urban and Regional Planning 6
Postbac Cert.
04.0301
Real Estate Development 3
Bachelor's
04.1001

Admission Requirements & Test Scores

Comprehensive overview of admission criteria, standardized test score ranges, and application requirements for prospective students at Kansas State University (K‑State).

Application Requirements

Secondary School GPA
Required
Secondary School Record
Required
Recommendations
Neither required nor recommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Neither required nor recommended
English Proficiency Test (TOEFL)
Neither required nor recommended
Personal Statement or Essay
Neither required nor recommended
Standardized Test Scores
SAT Scores
The SAT is a standardized college admission test measuring reading, writing, and math skills. Scores range from 400-1600 (combined Evidence-Based Reading & Writing + Math sections).
Composite Score Range
1040 - 1260
25th-75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing 530 - 630
Median: 580
Math 510 - 630
Median: 560
ACT Scores
The ACT is a standardized test for college admissions assessing English, math, reading, and science reasoning. Scores range from 1-36 (composite of all sections).
Composite Score Range
20 - 27
25th-75th percentile
English 18 - 27
Median: 23
Math 19 - 26
Median: 22

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Test score ranges represent the middle 50% of admitted students (25th-75th percentile). Requirements may vary by program.

Tuition, Fees & Estimated Costs

Overview of tuition rates, housing, and other annual education expenses for undergraduate and graduate students

Estimated Total Cost
(In-state)
$29,286
Estimated Total Cost
(Out-state)
$46,160
In-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$10,942
Tuition and fees for students residing in-state
Out-of-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$27,816
Tuition and fees for non-resident students
Room & Board
$12,020 (on) / $9,392 (off)
Housing and meal plan expenses
Books & Supplies
$1,056
Average yearly cost of books and study materials
Other Expenses
$5,268
Miscellaneous personal and institutional expenses
Other Expenses (with family)
$5,602
Estimated cost for students living with family
Graduate In-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$11,786
Graduate tuition rates for in-state students
Graduate Out-of-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$25,147
Graduate tuition rates for non-resident students

Financial Aid & Student Support

Summary of scholarships, grants, student loans, and financial aid statistics for undergraduate students

19%
FTFT Aid Recipients
Avg. Grant
$9,391
Avg. Loan
$7,240
Avg. Federal Loan
$5,080
Additional
Students with Any Grant
2,563
Students who received any type of grant aid
Students with Any Loan
1,181
Students who received any type of loan-based aid
Students with Federal Grant
532
Students who received a federal grant
Avg. Institutional Grant
$8,131
Average amount of institutional grant awarded

Student Success Metrics

Graduation rates and post-graduation earnings to help assess student outcomes and long-term value of education.

70%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who successfully graduate from the institution
87%
First-Year Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who continue for a second year
Median Earnings Over Time
$38,852 – $82,952
Salary Range (25th–75th Percentile, 10 Years)
$38,852 (25th %) $82,952 (75th %)
*Median Salary After 10 Years: $57,262
Median Salary After 6 Years
$49,330
Average annual earnings of former students six years after starting college.
Median Salary After 10 Years
$57,262
Average annual earnings of former students ten years after starting college.

Loan Burden & Repayment Outcomes

Breakdown of loan repayment rates and student debt levels by income and dependency status.

3-Year Loan Repayment Rate
68.4%
Share of borrowers who repaid loans within 3 years
Repayment Rate (Graduates Only)
81.2%
Repayment rate among students who completed their program
Median Student Loan Debt
$21,250
Median federal loan debt of undergraduate completers at time of graduation.
Repayment by Income
Low 54.7%
Middle 69.5%
High 76.8%
Repayment by Dependency
Dependent 72.1%
Independent 49.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about Kansas State University (K‑State)

How much does it cost to attend Kansas State University (K‑State)?

The annual tuition at Kansas State University (K‑State) is $10,942 for in-state students and $27,816 for out-of-state students. When including room and board, books, and other expenses, the total estimated cost is approximately $29,286 for in-state students and $46,160 for out-of-state students. Additional costs include room and board $12,020 (on) / $9,392 (off) and books and supplies $1,056.

Data based on IPEDS program completions for 2022-2023 academic year. Tuition and cost estimates are approximate and may not include all fees, personal expenses, or transportation costs.

What academic programs and degree levels does Kansas State University offer?

Kansas State University (K‑State) offers 160 academic programs across 28 major fields of study, with available degree levels: Associate's, Bachelor's, Postbac Cert., Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional), Other Award.

Most popular program areas include:

  • Business Administration, Marketing and Entrepreneurship (19 programs)
  • Agricultural Sciences, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine (19 programs)
  • Educational Sciences, Teaching Methods and Pedagogy (18 programs)
  • Engineering Sciences and Applied Technology Solutions (12 programs)
  • Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Biomedical Research (11 programs)

Data based on IPEDS program completions for 2023-2024 academic year. Numbers reflect programs where students graduated, not all offered programs.

What is the acceptance rate for Kansas State University?

Kansas State University (K‑State) has an 79.4% acceptance rate and a 29.9% yield rate, making it selective.

Admission statistics breakdown:

  • Total applicants: 13,437
  • Students admitted: 10,663
  • Students enrolled: 3,187

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Admission statistics may vary by program and application cycle.

What financial aid and scholarships are available at Kansas State University?

Kansas State University (K‑State) provides financial aid to 19% of first-time, full-time students, with average grants of $9,391 and average loans of $7,240.

Average financial aid amounts by type:

  • Pell grants: $4,805
  • State/Local grants: $2,797
  • Institutional grants: $8,131
  • Federal loans: $5,080

The university supports 2,563 students with grants and 1,181 students with loans annually.

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Financial aid amounts and percentages may vary by program, enrollment status, and individual circumstances.

What is the average salary for Kansas State University graduates?

Kansas State University (K‑State) graduates earn a median salary of $49,330 after 6 years and $57,262 after 10 years.

The salary range 10 years after graduation spans from $38,852 (25th percentile) to $82,952 (75th percentile), with top earners reaching $85,600 (90th percentile).

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Salary data reflects graduates who received federal financial aid (approximately 60% of all graduates). Actual earnings may vary significantly based on program, location, and individual circumstances.

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