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Kansas State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 5,696
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Acceptance rate 96%
Students retention rate 86%
On-time graduation rate 68%

Located in Manhattan, Kansas, K-State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that K-State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Kansas State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at K-State is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Kansas is 18-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

K-State boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

95.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,420

Cost of attendance at Kansas State University in 2022 for students from Kansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average $7,489
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,491

Cost of attendance at Kansas State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average $17,865
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Kansas State University received on average $6,774 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,774
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 520 18% $4,432 $2,304,498
Other Federal Grant 1,131 39% $2,876 $3,253,126
State Grant/Scholarships 310 11% $1,443 $447,190
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2,496 86% $5,479 $13,676,260
Total Grant & Scholarships 2,565 88% $6,774 $17,376,576

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Kansas State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Kansas State University students is 68.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 71.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.9%.

68.4%

  • asian 76.9% 40 students
  • African American 50.4% 58 students
  • white 71.2% 2,011 students
  • unknown 68.8% 22 students
  • hawaiian 50.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 61.2% 164 students
  • International Students 47.2% 58 students
  • Mixed Race 56.8% 71 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Big Twelve Conference
  • Baseball Big Twelve Conference
  • Basketball Big Twelve Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Big Twelve Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Kansas State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Kansas State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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