Avg Earnings (5yr)
$49,330
Acceptance Rate
79%
Graduation Rate
70%
Annual Tuition
$10,942
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $57,262 ten years after entry — 6% above the national median. Acceptance rate 79.4%, average SAT score 1151, in-state 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
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,151
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
550–640
SAT Math (middle 50%)
510–620
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
20–27
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
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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