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Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas · Public · Founded N/A

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Avg Earnings (5yr)

$49,330

Acceptance Rate

79%

Graduation Rate

70%

Annual Tuition

$10,942

At a Glance

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Total Students

14,835

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Retention Rate

87%

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Faculty Ratio

18

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Financial Aid

37%

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Median Debt

$21,250

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Campus Setting

City

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Institution Type

Public

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Kansas State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 79.4%. The university enrolls 14,835 students. The average in-state tuition is $10,942. The university's retention rate is 87.2%, and its graduation rate is 69.5%.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $47,890, increasing to $49,330 after five years and $57,262 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $21,250, and 36.6% of students receive financial aid.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$48k

1 YEAR

$49k

5 YEARS

$57k

10 YEARS

Top 35% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Kansas State University alumni earn a median salary of $47,890. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $49,330. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $57,262. The median debt for graduates is $21,250.

Kansas State University has a student body of 14,835. The university has an acceptance rate of 79.4% and a graduation rate of 69.5%. The retention rate is 87.2%. The in-state tuition is $10,942. A total of 36.6% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Animal Sciences.

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Graduates 225 / yr
Median Salary $38,868

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

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Graduates 220 / yr
Median Salary $44,320

Mechanical Engineering.

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Graduates 216 / yr
Median Salary $72,627

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

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Graduates 188 / yr
Median Salary $52,538

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

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Graduates 186 / yr
Median Salary $46,704

Finance and Financial Management Services.

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Graduates 186 / yr
Median Salary $54,509

Marketing.

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Graduates 180 / yr
Median Salary $50,468

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.

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Graduates 130 / yr
Median Salary $31,958

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

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Graduates 119 / yr
Median Salary $76,385

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.

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Graduates 119 / yr
Median Salary $34,241

Veterinary Medicine.

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Graduates 115 / yr
Median Salary $93,100

Journalism.

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Graduates 109 / yr
Median Salary $37,484

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Campus Location

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Manhattan, Kansas

Manhattan, KS 66506

Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, Kansas. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kansas State University has an acceptance rate of 79%.