Kansas State University, KS
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Kansas State University Rankings
Affordability64
Selectivity25
Retention66
Graduation34
Earnings46
Diversity25
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Kansas State University
66%
Bachelor’s
7%
Associate’s
27%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing19%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education8%
Engineering12%
Engineering Technologies3%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs3%
History<1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology2%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences7%
Transportation and Materials Moving1%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Kansas State University
93%
Admission Rate
580
Median SAT Math
560
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–650
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–630
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Kansas State University
$10K
In-State Tuition
$26K
Out-of-State Tuition
$24K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $18K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Kansas State University
46%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
68%
Repayment Rate
$229
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 27% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 64% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 68% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 75% | 54% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 81% | 59% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Kansas State University
85%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
14%
Withdrawal Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 34% | 33% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 63% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 65% | 51% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 43% | 53% |
| Black | 36% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 68% | 50% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51% | 36% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 53% | 31% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 39% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 53% | 32% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 45% | 39% | 44% |
| Other race | 66% | 33% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Kansas State University
94%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$25K
25 Pctl Salary
$53K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $25K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $53K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $65K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at Kansas State University
17,611
Undergraduates
73%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
4,352
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 59% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 12% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 78% | 59% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 12% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 3% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 20% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 32% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Kansas State University, KS
Manhattan Christian College
0 miles, S
Bellus Academy
1 miles, W
Manhattan Area Technical College
2 miles, W
Rasmussen College-Kansas
45 miles, E