School Overview
Located in Manhattan, Kansas and commonly referred to as K-State, Kansas State University is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Kansas. K-State was originally titled Kansas State Agricultural College and has a long-standing interest in agriculture. K-State also offers a variety of other academic programs and operates two additional campuses: the College of Technology and Aviation in Salina, Kansas, and the Olathe Innovation Campus in Olathe, Kansas. The Olathe campus conducts academic research through Kansas Bioscience Park, where graduate students research animal health, food safety and security, bioenergy, and plant science. With its many research opportunities, K-State has been classified as a High-Research University (RU/H) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Academic Colleges and Degree Programs
K-State offers more than 250 undergraduate majors including programs within the colleges of agriculture, planning and design, technology and aviation, engineering, veterinary medicine, architecture, technology and aviation, arts and sciences, human ecology, education, and business administration. As a member of the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools, K-State offers over 60 Master’s degree programs, over 40 Doctorate programs, and over 20 graduate certificates.
Alumni and Rankings
Since 1986, K-State has had more recipients of Rhodes, Truman, Marshall, Udall, and Goldwater scholarships than any other school in the United States. In addition to producing an extraordinary number of international scholars, K-State has the largest number of CASE/Carnegie Professors of the Year than any other public research university in the United States. Additionally, K-State is ranked 135th among national universities according to U.S. News and World Report.
Enrollment
K-State’s enrollment continues to grow, with the most recent student population totaling over 24,000 students. K-State is also the location of the Kansas Beta chapter, part of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.
Distance Education and Online Programs
K-State offers a pretty extensive selection of online degrees and distance learning programs including online bachelor’s degrees, online master’s degree, online Ph.D. degrees, and online certificates, minors, and professional development courses.
Athletics
Known as the Wildcats, K-State is part of NCAA’s Division 1 and the Big 12 Conference. In the 2012-2013 school year, K-State became the second Big 12 school to win conference titles in men’s basketball, football, and baseball in the same year.
General Information
| Admission Office 119 Anderson Hall Manhattan, KS 66506 (785) 532-6250 (800) 432-8270 Fax: (785) 532-6393 [email protected] Contact: Larry Moeder Assistant Vice President for Student Financial Assistance and Admissions |
Main Address 119 Anderson Hall Manhattan, KS 66506 (785) 532-6250 www.k-state.edu |
| Size Total undergrads: 18,491 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 3,761 Degree-seeking undergrads: 18,114 Graduate enrollment: 4,590 Setting |
Degrees offered: Associate Bachelor’s Master’s Doctoral First Professional |
Admissions Information
| Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: $30 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 84% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 78% |
College Majors
| Agriculture & Related Sciences Agricultural Business B Communications B Economics B Mechanization B Science B Science B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Arts, Visual & Performing Arts B Arts B Biological & Biomedical B B Business, Management, & B Management A B Communications & Journalism B B Computer & Information Sciences – General B Sciences/Systems B Education Education B Education B Sciences – Education B Education B Engineering Engineering B Engineering B Engineering B Engineering B Engineering B Engineering Technologies Engineering Technologies B Technology – General A,B Management B Technology A English Language & Family & Consumer Sciences Studies B Sciences – General B Foreign Language & Health Professions & Disorders B Medicine B History Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics – General B B Mechanic & Repair Parks, Recreation & Fitness Facilities Management B Philosophy & Religion B Physical Sciences B Psychology – General B Public Administration & Social Sciences B B B,C Science/Government B,C B Transportation & Materials |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
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Kansas State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (785) 532-6011 |
| Website: | www.k-state.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://apply.k-state.edu/app/open/ChooseTerm_open.action |
| Address: | 919 Mid-Campus Drive, Anderson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 21,719 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 63% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 15,869 (73% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $10,440 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $26,316 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 88% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $8,233 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Kansas State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Kansas State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | |
| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 2 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 11 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Education | 12 | 6 | 7 | 5 | |
| Engineering | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Psychology | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 | |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 3 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 4 | 3 | ||
| Grand total | 70 | 4 | 89 | 77 | 42 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Kansas State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $10,440 |
| Out-of-state | $26,316 |
| Books and supplies | $924 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,277 |
| Out-of-state | $24,115 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 2,998 | 88% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,722 | 80% | $8,233 |
| Student loan aid | 1,582 | 46% | $6,766 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 11,244 | 63% | $6,765 |
| Federal student loans | 7,961 | 45% | $6,300 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Kansas State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Kansas State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 8,277 | 3,962 | 4,315 | Percent admitted | 100% | 95% | 95% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 39% | 40% | 38% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Kansas State University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 21,719 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 17,210 |
| Graduate enrollment | 4,509 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Kansas State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
- Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) - Clinical training programs at the master's, doctoral, and postgraduate levels
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
- Veterinary Medicine (VET) - Programs leading to a D.V.M. or D.M.V. degree
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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