Kansas State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 15,142 students.
About This School
Kansas State University is a public institution located in Manhattan, Kansas with approximately 15,142 undergraduate students enrolled. Kansas State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The average net price after financial aid is $19,406 per year. The graduation rate is 71%, and the typical graduate earns $51,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Kansas State University is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Manhattan, Kansas, United States. It was opened as the state's land-grant college in 1863 and was the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Kansas. It is governed by the Kansas Board of Regents.
One of the oldest public universities in Kansas with a broad range of programs, this land-grant school offers solid value at roughly $17,900/year after aid, and graduates leave with relatively modest debt around $17,300. The 87% freshman retention rate suggests students generally feel at home here, and median earnings of $51,900 a decade out are reasonable, though not exceptional. Worth considering if you're drawn to agriculture, engineering, or veterinary sciences — areas where K-State has real, specific strength — but if you're undecided on a major, keep an eye on that 70% graduation rate, which means roughly 3 in 10 students don't finish.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
What This School Looks For
From the school's most recent Common Data Set (2024-25). What the admissions office actually weighs:
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 21% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (15,142 undergraduates).
In the Classroom & On Campus
Class size distribution
Source: Kansas State University Common Data Set (2024-25).
Contact & Location
Address
Kansas State University
919 Mid-Campus Drive, Anderson Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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