Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS • public • I | Big 12 | FBS

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 16,473 • Total: 22,106

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

919 Mid-Campus Drive, Anderson Hall
Manhattan, KS
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Website

www.k-state.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 7,997 (48.5%) • Female: 8,476 (51.5%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	339	2.1%
Black/African American	495	3.0%
Hispanic/Latino	1,563	9.5%
White	12,870	78.1%
Two or More Races	620	3.8%
International	357	2.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

79.4%

10,663 admitted from 13,437 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 530-630
Math: 510-630
Total: 1040-1260

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

20-27

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$40

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

70.5%

4-Year Graduation Rate

46.8%

Freshman Retention Rate

87.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

18.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$24,093

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$41,440

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $10,243
Out-of-state: $27,590

Room & Board

$12,830

Books & Supplies

$1,020

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$13,178
$30,001-48,000	$14,143
$48,001-75,000	$15,369
$75,001-110,000	$20,110
$110,001+	$23,665

Students Receiving Pell Grants

76%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

Big 12

Football

FBS

Men's Sports (5)

Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (7)

Basketball Golf Rowing Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.0 GPA / 22 ACT

In-State Awards

$1,000-$5,500/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$8,847-$17,694/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$100-$80,000 total

12 automatic scholarships (15 total)

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Common questions about Kansas State University

What is Kansas State University's acceptance rate?

Kansas State University accepts 79% of applicants, from 13,437 applications.

How much does Kansas State University cost?

Tuition and fees are $10,243 in-state and $27,590 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $13,178 on average after aid.

Does Kansas State University require SAT or ACT scores?

Kansas State University requires test scores from some applicants.

What ACT score do you need for Kansas State University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 20 and 27 on the ACT.

What is Kansas State University's graduation rate?

70% of students graduate within six years.