Kansas State University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Manhattan, KS
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#2 Best Colleges in Kansas

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Overview

Total enrollment

20,295

Location Manhattan, Kansas
Website k-state.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Kansas State University, located in Manhattan, Kansas, sits approximately two hours west of Kansas City in the Flint Hills region. Established in 1863 as a land-grant institution, K-State's main campus spans over 650 acres and features a mix of limestone buildings reflecting its prairie heritage alongside modern academic facilities. The university maintains strong programs in agriculture, engineering, and veterinary medicine, with the College of Agriculture and College of Engineering being particularly prominent. K-State operates as a primarily residential campus with multiple student housing options across both its historic core and newer west campus areas. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Wildcats, participating in the Big 12 Conference with notable success in football and men's basketball.

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Ratings

K-State is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Kansas State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1060/1260
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/27
GPA 3.77

Acceptance Rate

81.7%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 27.5%
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Kansas Resident Tuition

$11,221

Out of State Resident Tuition

$28,568

Breakdown

Tuition $11,221
Books and Supplies $1,020
Other Fees $978
Room and Board $12,830
Budget for Other Expenses $3,070
Total One Year Cost $29,119

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

56% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Kansas State University are Business, Agriculture, and Social Sciences. 17% of students major in Business, 12% in Agriculture, and 10% in Social Sciences.