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
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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, 2024-25, 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?
Admitted students at Kansas State University typically score between 1060–1260 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Kansas State University?
Admitted students at Kansas State University typically score between 20–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
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.
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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