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Colleges / Kansas State University

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate95%
Acceptance Rate95%

About Kansas State University

Kansas State University is a public, state university in the suburb of Manhattan, Kansas. Kansas State University was founded in 1863. The college currently enrolls around 19,722 students a year, including 15,046 undergrads.

Kansas State University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is not competitive to get into Kansas State University. Kansas State University admitted 95% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 9,231 out of 9,703 total applicants were accepted.

Kansas State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 95%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.8
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 1%

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Kansas State University is located in the town of Manhattan, Kansas,.

If you want to see Kansas State University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 70 to Manhattan, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Manhattan Regional, Kansas City International.

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College Info

110 Anderson Hall 919 Mid-Campus Drive North Manhattan, KS 66506

Campus Setting: Suburban

Kansas State University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Kansas State University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Kansas State University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Kansas State University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1130 - 1300

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Math SAT Range

Not available

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Reading SAT Range

Not available

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1300 and Above

Good

1130 to 1300

Avg

1130 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Kansas State University students is 1230. Applicants with SAT scores of 1300 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Kansas State University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1130 to 1300 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1130 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Kansas State University.

Kansas State University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$22,052

In State

$38,926

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,964
$26,838
Fees
$978
$978
Housing
$10,100
$10,100
Books
$1,010
$1,010

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Kansas State University is like? There are approximately 19,722 students enrolled at Kansas State University, including 15,046 undergraduate students and 4,676 graduate students. 89% percent of students attend school full-time, 77% percent are from KS and 23% percent of students are from other states.

89%

Full Time

11%

Part Time

77%

In State

23%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

19,722

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

95%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$10,942

Out-of-State

$27,816

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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