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Estimated Cost
$24,339
Financial Aid
$25,371
Students
20,000 and above
About Kansas State University
Kansas State University, commonly shortened to Kansas State or K-State, is a public doctoral university with its main campus in Manhattan, Kansas, United States. Kansas State was opened as the state's land-grant college in 1863 – the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Kansas. It had a record high enrollment of 24,766 students for the Fall 2014 semester.
Location
Located in Manhattan, Kansas.
919 Mid-Campus Drive, Anderson Hall, Manhattan, KS, 66506, Riley County
Kansas State University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#145 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Kansas
#2 of 81
Best Aircraft maintenance Colleges & Universities in America
#1 of 166
Most Popular Majors
Out of 28 majors categories at Kansas State University, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Kansas State University within four or six years.
Notable Alumni
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