Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

C+

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About Kansas State University

Kansas State University is a large, public institution in Manhattan, KS, in a city setting. It enrolls about 15,142 students. The acceptance rate is 82%. 71% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $57,262.

82%

Acceptance

$19,406

Net price

15,142

Enrollment

71%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

82%

Acceptance rate

1,151

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading550–640

SAT Math510–620

ACT Composite20–27

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$19,406

Average net price

$11,221

In-state tuition

$28,568

Out-of-state tuition

$12,830

Room & board

$1,020

Books & supplies

$27,402

Total cost of attendance

21%

Students receiving Pell grants

36%

Students with federal loans

$21,250

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$13,178

$30–48K

$14,143

$48–75K

$15,369

$75–110K

$20,110

$110K+

$23,665

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business27.7%

Agriculture12.0%

Engineering10.2%

Education7.7%

Biology7.4%

Multidisciplinary4.2%

Social Sciences3.4%

Health & Nursing3.2%

Engineering Tech3.1%

Transportation2.7%

After Graduation

$57,262

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$49,330

Median earnings (6 yrs)

71%

Graduation rate

86%

Retention rate

84%

Earn more than a HS grad

$12,603

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

15,142

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

22%

First-generation

Gender balance

51% women

49% men

Race & ethnicity

White

79%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

Black

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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