Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS · Public · 15,142 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,178 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $14,143 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $15,369 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $20,110 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,665 |
| All incomes (average) | $19,406 |
Sticker tuition: $11,221 in-state, $28,568 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Average SAT
- 1151
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 21%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 71%
- Freshman retention
- 86%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $57,262
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,250
- International undergrads
- 279 (1.8%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business28%
Agriculture12%
Engineering10%
Education8%
Biology & Life Sciences7%
Social Sciences3%
Health & Nursing3%
Psychology3%
Communications & Media2%
Computer Science2%
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