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Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 82% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Kansas State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Manhattan, KS. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 15.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 82%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
15.1K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
82% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading550 - 640
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math510 - 620
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 27
1typical 50% range36
82%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing26% of degrees
Engineering10% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Veterinary Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,983
Earnings 5yr: $113,136
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,779
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,015
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,194
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,871
Food Science and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,978
Earnings 5yr: $107,229
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,913
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,031
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Animal Sciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,821
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,640
Earnings 5yr: $91,586
Debt: $23,105
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,098
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,068
Earnings 5yr: $105,727
Debt: $24,750
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,809
Earnings 5yr: $94,083
Debt: $27,000
Architectural Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,336
Earnings 5yr: $88,031
Debt: $27,000
Agricultural and Food Products Processing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,040
Earnings 5yr: $83,856
Debt: $23,250
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,533
Earnings 5yr: $89,754
Debt: $25,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,506
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,396
Earnings 5yr: $92,359
Debt: $24,308
Air Transportation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,147
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,500
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,453
Earnings 5yr: $77,352
Debt: $25,250
Agricultural Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,376
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,873
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$19,406
In-State Tuition$11,221
Out-of-State Tuition$28,568
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
21%
Pell Grants
36%
Take Loans
68%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$49,330
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$57,262
Completion Signals
71%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
86%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,294
Est. Monthly Payment
$187/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
49%
Men51%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
22%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$79,635
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