Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS • publicDI | Big 12 | FBS
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
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
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
70.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate
46.9%
Freshman Retention Rate
87.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
18.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$20,412
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$37,286
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $9,964
Out-of-state: $26,838
Room & Board
$1,056
Books & Supplies
$9,392
Students Receiving Pell Grants
76%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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