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Colleges / Kansas State University

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate96%
Acceptance Rate96%

About Kansas State University

Kansas State University is a public, state school in the suburb of Manhattan, Kansas. Kansas State University was founded in 1863. The college enrolls around 21,719 students a year, including 17,210 undergraduates.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Kansas State University

It is not competitive to get into Kansas State University. Around 96% of applicants get into Kansas State University each year. In 2022, 9,391 out of 9,822 total applicants were accepted.

Kansas State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 96%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate Info Not Available
Average GPA 3.8
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 0%

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Kansas State University is locatedin the town of Manhattan, Kansas,.

If you would like to see Kansas State University for yourself, 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.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Kansas State University and Manhattan are like without leaving home.

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 ACT Scores

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ACT Range

20 - 26

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

26 and Above

Good

20 to 26

Avg

20 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to Kansas State University is 24. Students with an ACT score of 26 and above have a good chance of getting into Kansas State University. Students with an ACT score that falls between 20 and 26 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 20 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

Kansas State University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

Not available

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

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Kansas State University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$21,687

In State

$37,999

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,632
$25,944
Fees
$945
$945
Housing
$10,100
$10,100
Books
$1,010
$1,010

Student Life

Wondering what life at Kansas State University is like? There are approximately 21,719 students enrolled at Kansas State University, including 17,210 undergraduate students and 4,509 graduate students. 81% percent of students attend school full-time, 78% percent are from KS and 22% percent of students are from other states.

81%

Full Time

10%

Part Time

78%

In State

22%

Out-of-State

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

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

21,719

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

96%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$10,577

Out-of-State

$26,889

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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