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Kansas State University

K-State

Manhattan, Kansas 66506

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Known for business — excellent value

Kansas State University is a public institution in Manhattan with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1149, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 14.8K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,262 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,883.

Established
1863
Motto
"Rule by Obeying Nature's Laws"
Mascot
Willie the Wildcat
Type
Public land-grant research university
Division
Division I
79%Acceptance
1149SAT Avg
14,835Students
18:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$57,262Earnings 10yr
$17,883Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Kansas State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1149

Reading & Writing
530630
Math
510630

ACT Score Range

Composite
2027

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

79.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1149

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,942
Tuition (out-of-state)$27,816
Room & Board$12,020
Books & Supplies$1,056
Total Cost of Attendance$25,441
Average Net Price$17,883
Median Debt at Graduation$21,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$225

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,742
$30–48K$11,964
$48–75K$14,458
$75–110K$19,880
$110K+$21,843

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,883

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,294

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

114

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (303)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
14,835
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Black 3%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.5%
Freshman Retention87.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,330
8 Years$52,622
10 Years$57,262

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,700
Men
$59,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#158
Forbes
#213
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#484

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Wildcats

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

96Average

Estimated from KS state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
107 mi(185 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
345 mi(598 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
435 mi(754 min)

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