Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS · Public · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Kansas State University reported a 79.4% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Kansas State University is a public 4-year institution in Manhattan, KS, with an SAT reference of 1170 and an ACT reference of 23. The historical average net price is $19,406 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

79.4%

13,437 applicants

SAT reference

1170

Combined score

ACT reference

23

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$19,406

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Kansas State University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)104011701260
ACT (composite, 1–36)202327

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

70.8%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

85.6%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$57,262

Student Body

15,142

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Kansas State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$13,178
$30,001 – $48,000$14,143
$48,001 – $75,000$15,369
$75,001 – $110,000$20,110
$110,000+$23,665

Top Majors at Kansas State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing703
Agriculture & Natural Resources419
Engineering373
Education292
Biological & Biomedical Sciences278
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies178
Social Sciences128
Health Professions128
Family & Consumer Sciences117
Computer & Information Sciences101

Financial Aid at Kansas State University

About Kansas State University

Official website: https://www.k-state.edu/

Admissions: https://www.k-state.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Kansas State University

What is the acceptance rate at Kansas State University?

Kansas State University reported a 79% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 13,437. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Kansas State University?

The historical 79% acceptance rate suggests Kansas State University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Kansas State University?

The imported historical records for Kansas State University include an SAT reference value of 1170 and an ACT reference value of 23. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Kansas State University?

The stored historical average net price at Kansas State University is $19,406 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 95%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $9,391 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Kansas State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Kansas State University is 71%. its stored first-year retention rate is 86%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $57,262. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Kansas State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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