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About Kansas State University

open access admissionsland grant universityhigh research activityengineering and business focuslarge public university

Kansas State University is a public research university in Manhattan, KS, known for its open access admissions, land grant university, and high research activity. With an acceptance rate of 95%, K-State is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 2,909 students each year. K-State is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1060–1255, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. K-State offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $7,062 per year; the sticker price of $41,801 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Kansas State University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

95%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1158
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.25 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1060 – 1255 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 20 – 27

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Kansas State University

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Application Strategy
Kansas State admits nearly all applicants, so your transcript and GPA do the heavy lifting. Make sure your grades are accurately reported and your strongest courses are visible in your course history section.
Application Strategy
K-State has strong programs in agriculture, engineering, architecture, and veterinary medicine, so name your specific college or program when you apply rather than leaving it vague. Admissions reviewers in competitive programs like the College of Engineering want to see focused intent.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Kansas State University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$42k/yr$13.2k
30k-48k~$42k/yr$14.1k
48k-75k~$42k/yr$15.4k
75k-110k~$42k/yr$20.1k
110k+~$42k/yr$23.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

71%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$49k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
13,971
Undergrad Enrollment
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