Kansas State University
Kansas State University is a public 4-year institution in Manhattan, KS. It enrolls about 19,745 students and admits roughly 79% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Manhattan, KS 66506 |
| County | Riley County |
| Enrollment | 19,745 |
| Acceptance rate | 79% |
| Applicants / admitted | 13,437 / 10,663 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $10,942 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $27,816 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 70% |
| Transfer-out rate | 18% |
| Full-time retention rate | 87% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $18,745 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 530–630 |
| ACT middle 50% | 20–27 |
| Website | www.k-state.edu/ |
| Phone | 7855326011 |
Admissions
About 13,437 students applied and 10,663 were admitted. Of those admitted, 3,187 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $10,942 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $27,816. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $18,745 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,742 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,964 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $14,458 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,880 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,843 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 3,308 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 70% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Kansas State University is in Manhattan, KS, Riley County. Its coordinates are 39.1886, -96.5811.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Kansas State University?
About 79% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 13,437 applicants.
How much does Kansas State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $10,942 for in-state students and $27,816 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Kansas State University?
About 19,745 students are enrolled.