Overview

Kansas State University is a University institution located in Manhattan, KS, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 119 Anderson Hall
Manhattan, KS  66506
United States

Contact Ms. Molly McGaughey
Director of Admissions
Email: apply@k-state.edu
Phone: 785-532-1521

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural And Food Products Processing
Agricultural Business And Management, General
Agricultural Communication/journalism
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agronomy And Crop Science
Animal Sciences, General
Food Science
Horticultural Science
Pre-veterinary Studies
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Interior Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Real Estate Development
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethnic Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
Latin American Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Entomology
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Microbiology, General
Physiology, General
Wildlife Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Business/management
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Financial Planning And Services
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Project Management
Selling Skills And Sales Operations
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Engineering/industrial Management
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General
Child Development
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Human Nutrition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Dietetics/dietitian
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Public Health, General
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Airframe Mechanics And Aircraft Maintenance Technology/technician
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Gerontology
International/globalization Studies
Natural Sciences
Nutrition Sciences
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Criminology
Economics, General
Geographic Information Science And Cartography
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General
Airline/commercial/professional Pilot And Flight Crew
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Industrial And Product Design
Interior Design
Music, General
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

13,373

Applied

10,654

Accepted

15,113

Enrolled

Female Admissions

7,089

Females Applied

5,836

Females Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

6,284

Males Applied

4,818

Males Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.79

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	A minimum high school GPA of 3.25

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	December 1st	Not reported	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	December 1st	Not reported	No
Early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		530	630
SAT Math		510	630
ACT Composite	24	20	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

10,243

In-state

27,590

Out-of-state

10,243

In-district

Fees

978

Full-time student fees

11,270

Room & board

5,900

Room only

Financial Aid

15,435

Avg. Financial Aid Package

16,150

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

5,163

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,086

Avg. Loan Aid

4,506

Avg. Grant Aid

6,725

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

80%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

28%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

15,113

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

25%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.14%
Black or African American	0.38%
White or Caucasian	1.87%
American Indian or Alaska Native	2.64%
Asian	0.09%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	79.52%
Two or more races	3.79%
Other	0.9%

Gender

Male (49.16%)

Female (50.84%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	24%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Family Weekend and Open House

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Squash		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No
Football		No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No
Racquetball		No
Sand Volleyball		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No
Squash		No
Table Tennis		No
Tennis		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

1,022

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 905

Part-time - 117

Male - 575

Female - 447