Kansas State University
PublicManhattan, KS
Located in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public very large school with roughly 15,142 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 82% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer and Information Sciences, General shows the strongest outcomes -- $107,194/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Test scores for the Fall 2025 entering class come from Kansas State University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: 7% submitted SAT scores, 80% submitted ACT scores.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $19,100 more per year in tuition and fees (2.6x the in-state rate).
Based on 30 credits a year, since K-State charges by the credit. Some colleges add per-credit fees.
Tuition & fees are Kansas State University's own published 2026-27 rates (source); other figures are from the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Kansas State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Kansas State University weighs your application
From Kansas State University's own Common Data Set, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Kansas State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Kansas State University look for in applicants?
Per Kansas State University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Kansas State University's acceptance rate?
Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS admits approximately 82% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Kansas State University?
Per Kansas State University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1040–1260 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
What ACT score do I need for Kansas State University?
Per Kansas State University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 20–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
How much does Kansas State University cost?
Kansas State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $27,402 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Kansas State University?
For 2026-27, Kansas State University's tuition and required fees are $31,150 for out-of-state students and $12,050 for in-state students -- $19,100 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Kansas State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Kansas State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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