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Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$49,330

Acceptance Rate

79%

Graduation Rate

70%

Annual Tuition

$10,942

At a Glance

Total Students

14,835

Retention Rate

87%

Faculty Ratio

18

Financial Aid

37%

Median Debt

$21,250

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

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

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

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

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 a 79.4% acceptance rate and a 69.5% graduation rate. The retention rate is 87.2%. The in-state tuition is $10,942. A total of 36.6% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

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 79.4%.