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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate79.4%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1149
Reading & Writing
530630
Math
510630
ACT Score Range
Composite
2027
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
Programs (303)
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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Wildcats
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia