Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 15,372
Graduate Enrollment: 4,610
Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, large, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 95.61%
Male/Female: 48% / 52% (2017)
First generation college students: 22.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 6.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.5% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 40.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 20.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 11.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 6.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 79.6%
Black: 2.8%
Hispanic: 8.0%
Asian: 1.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.9%
Non-resident alien: 2.4%
Unknown race: 1.0%
Black: 2.8%
Hispanic: 8.0%
Asian: 1.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.9%
Non-resident alien: 2.4%
Unknown race: 1.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $25,015
In-State tuition: $10,420Out-of-State tuition: $26,491
Estimated books and supplies: $1,006 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,100 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,204 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,236 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,204 (2022)
Average Family Income: $88,473 (2017)
Median Family Income: $67,000 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 20.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 40.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $225 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $13,359 |
| $30k-48k | $14,742 |
| $48k-75k | $16,707 |
| $75k-110k | $20,608 |
| $110k+ | $21,936 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 41%6-year graduation rate: 68%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $17,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 78.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 81.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 88.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 56.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 57.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $44,456 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $52,875 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | Nutrition Sciences. | 3 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | History. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Business and Management. | 120 | $19,641 | $196 | $49,760 ($4,147) | $61,185 ($5,099) |
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Business and Management. | 39 | $83,206 ($6,934) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Agricultural Business and Management. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Mechanization. | 20 | $19,344 | $205 | $60,432 ($5,036) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Agricultural Production Operations. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural and Food Products Processing. | 42 | $23,250 | $246 | $72,209 ($6,017) | $82,177 ($6,848) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Public Services. | 18 | $41,187 ($3,432) | |||
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Public Services. | 9 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Animal Sciences. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Animal Sciences. | 204 | $22,757 | $217 | $36,514 ($3,043) | $44,097 ($3,675) |
| Master's Degree | Animal Sciences. | 12 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Animal Sciences. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Food Science and Technology. | 51 | $24,844 | $246 | $57,747 ($4,812) | $62,746 ($5,229) |
| Master's Degree | Food Science and Technology. | 39 | $78,860 ($6,572) | $111,107 ($9,259) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Food Science and Technology. | 11 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Food Science and Technology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Plant Sciences. | 77 | $21,905 | $228 | $45,569 ($3,797) | $47,890 ($3,991) |
| Master's Degree | Plant Sciences. | 16 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Plant Sciences. | 14 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 19 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources and Conservation, Other. | 19 | $23,979 | $228 | ||
| Master's Degree | City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning. | 4 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Interior Architecture. | 33 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Architectural Sciences and Technology. | 80 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Architecture and Related Services, Other. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 39 | $24,945 | $240 | $32,506 ($2,709) | $45,562 ($3,797) |
| Master's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 105 | $21,500 | $223 | $36,328 ($3,027) | $47,601 ($3,967) |
| Master's Degree | Journalism. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 97 | $25,871 | $265 | $71,156 ($5,930) | |
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 15 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer Programming. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 14 | $63,057 ($5,255) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 1 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 24 | $51,444 ($4,287) | $53,638 ($4,470) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 69 | $282 | $54,918 ($4,577) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 9 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 9 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 11 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 96 | $390 | $42,749 ($3,562) | $50,734 ($4,228) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 7 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 35 | ||||
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 21 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 252 | $24,999 | $248 | $41,028 ($3,419) | $43,398 ($3,617) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 180 | $262 | $44,456 ($3,705) | $73,321 ($6,110) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 2 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 55 | $22,814 | $228 | $41,796 ($3,483) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Engineering. | 38 | $22,873 | $199 | $68,918 ($5,743) | |
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Engineering. | 7 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Agricultural Engineering. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Architectural Engineering. | 64 | $27,000 | $283 | $69,661 ($5,805) | $77,173 ($6,431) |
| Master's Degree | Architectural Engineering. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemical Engineering. | 65 | $24,750 | $254 | $72,014 ($6,001) | $97,457 ($8,121) |
| Master's Degree | Chemical Engineering. | 5 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Chemical Engineering. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 59 | $25,250 | $265 | $63,707 ($5,309) | |
| Master's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 12 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Civil Engineering. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 17 | $25,766 | $260 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 49 | $23,105 | $223 | $73,646 ($6,137) | $87,029 ($7,252) |
| Master's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 15 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 29 | $21,750 | $228 | $28,976 ($2,415) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 165 | $25,000 | $234 | $68,758 ($5,730) | $79,131 ($6,594) |
| Master's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 6 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 3 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Nuclear Engineering. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Industrial Engineering. | 64 | $25,000 | $259 | $77,851 ($6,488) | $91,252 ($7,604) |
| Master's Degree | Industrial Engineering. | 15 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Industrial Engineering. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Operations Research. | 11 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Engineering Technology, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Technology, General. | 27 | $22,250 | $233 | $58,078 ($4,840) | $67,664 ($5,639) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Construction Engineering Technologies. | 60 | $27,000 | $286 | $71,106 ($5,926) | $90,782 ($7,565) |
| Master's Degree | Engineering-Related Fields. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 27 | $23,091 | $225 | ||
| Master's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | 13 | $37,934 ($3,161) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | 17 | $62,223 ($5,185) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies. | 25 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 34 | $21,250 | $212 | ||
| Master's Degree | Mathematics. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 137 | $25,000 | $244 | $30,562 ($2,547) | $38,866 ($3,239) |
| Master's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 30 | $280 | $49,980 ($4,165) | $47,059 ($3,922) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Apparel and Textiles. | 43 | $22,773 | $230 | $36,821 ($3,068) | |
| Master's Degree | Apparel and Textiles. | 2 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 65 | $21,500 | $200 | $28,301 ($2,358) | $49,286 ($4,107) |
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 9 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Biology, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 32 | $27,500 | $292 | $36,681 ($3,057) | |
| Master's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Botany/Plant Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Botany/Plant Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. | 30 | $17,227 | $186 | $27,851 ($2,321) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Zoology/Animal Biology. | 24 | $24,853 | $231 | $29,949 ($2,496) | |
| Master's Degree | Zoology/Animal Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Zoology/Animal Biology. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Genetics. | 1 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Genetics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 138 | $22,775 | $228 | $27,980 ($2,332) | |
| Master's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 10 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 7 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Biotechnology. | 3 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Mathematics. | 6 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Applied Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Statistics. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Statistics. | 8 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Statistics. | 5 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Statistics. | 13 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 5 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Gerontology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Sciences. | 80 | $20,500 | $217 | $26,953 ($2,246) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Nutrition Sciences. | 56 | $24,625 | $223 | $34,666 ($2,889) | |
| Master's Degree | Nutrition Sciences. | 11 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Dispute Resolution. | 29 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Dispute Resolution. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Sustainability Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Sustainability Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management. | 37 | $26,000 | $228 | $35,165 ($2,930) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physical Sciences. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 15 | $14,138 | $150 | ||
| Master's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Chemistry. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 14 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Physics. | 6 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Physics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 85 | $20,035 | $211 | $30,005 ($2,500) | |
| Master's Degree | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 14 | $59,742 ($4,979) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 9 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Public Administration. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 53 | $24,603 | $239 | $38,123 ($3,177) | $45,037 ($3,753) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 89 | $27,500 | $249 | $33,759 ($2,813) | $42,603 ($3,550) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 25 | $22,686 | $217 | $20,593 ($1,716) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 48 | $20,312 | $219 | $47,482 ($3,957) | $68,155 ($5,680) |
| Master's Degree | Economics. | 6 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Economics. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Geography and Cartography. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geography and Cartography. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Geography and Cartography. | 3 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Geography and Cartography. | 5 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Geography and Cartography. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 13 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 49 | $25,000 | $260 | $29,785 ($2,482) | $56,647 ($4,721) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 72 | $25,946 | $241 | $36,108 ($3,009) | $40,827 ($3,402) |
| Master's Degree | Sociology. | 3 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Sociology. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Air Transportation. | 45 | $21,500 | $217 | $50,071 ($4,173) | $59,840 ($4,987) |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Air Transportation. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Dance. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 16 | $44,734 ($3,728) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 9 | $29,333 ($2,444) | |||
| Master's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 57 | $27,000 | $286 | $26,733 ($2,228) | $37,783 ($3,149) |
| Master's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 17 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Music. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 37 | $19,500 | $180 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 22 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 17 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Health. | 20 | $47,678 ($3,973) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Public Health. | 6 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Veterinary Medicine. | 107 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences. | 13 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences. | 1 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | 57 | $29,125 | $257 | $41,749 ($3,479) | $44,612 ($3,718) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 20 | $29,705 | $265 | $54,719 ($4,560) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business/Commerce, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 27 | $19,539 | $178 | $28,064 ($2,339) | $49,990 ($4,166) |
| Master's Degree | History. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 183 | $23,250 | $244 | $48,137 ($4,011) | $59,548 ($4,962) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 56 | $364 | $77,531 ($6,461) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 100 | $24,250 | $228 | $57,755 ($4,813) | $68,922 ($5,744) |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 50 | $210 | $58,124 ($4,844) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 30 | $21,287 | $214 | $42,157 ($3,513) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 154 | $24,990 | $246 | $49,707 ($4,142) | $63,146 ($5,262) |
| Master's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 24 | $80,195 ($6,683) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 54 | $25,000 | $257 | $38,109 ($3,176) | $35,503 ($2,959) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | International Business. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 44 | $24,308 | $244 | $55,864 ($4,655) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 15 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Marketing. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 183 | $25,000 | $237 | $48,695 ($4,058) | $61,965 ($5,164) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Insurance. | 12 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 71 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $87,516Full time faculty: 93%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 19.0
School's endowment start of year: $628,723,073 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $860,561,816 (2022)