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Kansas State University
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  • 4 Year
  • MANHATTAN, KS

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade A
  5. Athletics
    grade A
  6. Party Scene
    grade A
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade A
  9. Dorms
    grade A minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade A
  11. Student Life
    grade A+
  12. Safety
    grade B+

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Kansas State is a highly rated public university located in Manhattan, Kansas. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 13,936 undergraduate students. The Kansas State acceptance rate is 96%. Popular majors include Marketing, Animal Sciences and Husbandry, and Business. Graduating 68% of students, Kansas State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $38,400.

About

919 MID-CAMPUS DRIVE, ANDERSON HALL
MANHATTAN, KS 66506
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Big 12 Conference

Kansas State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

K-State Admissions

Acceptance Rate
96%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
No data available  
ACT Range
No data available  
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$19,874 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,774 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
93%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
87%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 186 responses
78%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 229 responses
69%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 230 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
23
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
12
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
11
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    36%
  • On Campus
    56%
  • Online
    8%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
13,936 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,683
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
18%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 153 responses
  • Majority white, but many international students
    27%
  • Fairly diverse, some country guys and gals
    22%
  • Very diverse
    20%
  • There is a country vibe, but nothing overbearing
    19%
  • White
    5%
  • White and country
    3%
  • Stressed
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
47%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 277 responses
Poll
67%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 323 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 163 responses
  • Family
    35%
  • Social/active/diverse/friendly
    30%
  • Friendly
    23%
  • Family like atmosphere will stellar academics
    5%
  • Basic
    4%
  • For-profit
    1%
  • Home away from home
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,600 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
68%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
89%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 130 responses

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