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Kansas State University
Manhattan,
KS
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate95%
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About Kansas State University
Kansas State University is a public, state university in the suburb of Manhattan, Kansas. Kansas State University was founded in 1863. The college currently enrolls around 19,722 students a year, including 15,046 undergrads.
Kansas State University Acceptance Rate 2022
It is not competitive to get into Kansas State University. Kansas State University admitted 95% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 9,231 out of 9,703 total applicants were accepted.
| Kansas State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 95% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 1% |
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Kansas State University is located in the town of Manhattan, Kansas,.
If you want to see Kansas State University for yourself, be sure to 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.
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College Info
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 SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1130 - 1300
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
Not available
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1300 and Above
Good
1130 to 1300
Avg
1130 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Kansas State University students is 1230. Applicants with SAT scores of 1300 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Kansas State University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1130 to 1300 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1130 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Kansas State University.
Kansas State University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$22,052
In State$38,926
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,964
$26,838
Fees
$978
$978
Housing
$10,100
$10,100
Books
$1,010
$1,010
Student Life
Wondering what life at Kansas State University is like? There are approximately 19,722 students enrolled at Kansas State University, including 15,046 undergraduate students and 4,676 graduate students. 89% percent of students attend school full-time, 77% percent are from KS and 23% percent of students are from other states.
89%
Full Time11%
Part Time77%
In State23%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
19,722
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
95%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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