Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Kansas State University is a four-year, public school located in Manhattan, KS.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
Kansas State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

82% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 15,509 applied, 12,669 accepted, and 3,482 enrolled in K-State.
1,625 men and 1,856 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,170 SAT, 23 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,170 and ACT score is 23. The SAT score of 1170 is good, 59 to 67 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total106011701260
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing550600640
Math510570620
ACT Score
Composite202327
Math182327
English192226
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $11,221 for Kansas residents and $28,568 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $12,089 for Kansas residents and $25,824 for others.
Tuition has increased by 2.70% compared to last year at Kansas State University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

11,424 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $8,985.
For freshmen, 2,688 students (95%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $9,391.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 20,295 students enrolled K-State in 2025.
By gender, 9,390 men and 10,905 women students are enrolled.
There are 15,650 undergraduate and 4,645 graduate students.
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310 Major Programs

  • 4 programs through online
  • 122 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of K-State is 71% and the transfer-out rate is 17%.
The retention rate is 86% for full-time and 86% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
71%
Transfer-out Rate
17%
Retention Rate
86%
Students to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 1,022 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for K-State and the average faculty salary is $97,526. The studetns to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
There are 4,733 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $69,479.
Number of Faculties
1,022
Average Faculty Salary
$97,526
Number of Staffs
4,733
Average Staff Salary
$69,479

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Kansas State University is a member of Big 12 Conference.
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