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K-State Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 37%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at K-State are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 22% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Kansas State University students
Race Percent of Students
White
78%
Black
4%
Hispanic
7%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
6%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 16% more female students than male students enrolled at Kansas State University with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, K-State has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Kansas State University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
46%
Women
54%
Enrollment by gender for Kansas State University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
9,390
Women
10,905

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 29%

K-State draws 71 percent of students from Kansas, 28 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Kansas, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Kansas State University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
71%
Out of State
28%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$59,909 per year

21% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

20,295
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 10%
Part-time undergraduates 8.7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155399.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026