Acceptance
82%
Avg SAT
1151
In-State
$11,221
Grad Rate (4yr)
49%
Retention
86%
Earnings
$57,262
AI Overview
Kansas State University excels in agriculture and life sciences, with nationally recognized programs in animal sciences and plant biology that offer hands-on research from day one. The Manhattan campus radiates genuine Midwestern friendliness, where students bond over intense Wildcats football pride and a collaborative (not cutthroat) academic environment. Self-motivated students who want accessible professors and real lab experience—not just lectures—thrive here. K-State's unique Biosecurity Research Institute leads the nation in defending against agricultural and emerging infectious diseases.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$11,221
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,568
Room & Board
$12,830
Average Net Price
$19,406
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
21%
Take Federal Loans
36%
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,250
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$57,262Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$21,250Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer and Information Sciences, General
106 graduates
$107,194
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
32 graduates
$95,640
4 yrs after graduation
Industrial Engineering
35 graduates
$93,098
4 yrs after graduation
Chemical Engineering
51 graduates
$92,068
4 yrs after graduation
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
56 graduates
$91,809
4 yrs after graduation
Architectural Engineering
36 graduates
$91,336
4 yrs after graduation
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
29 graduates
$91,040
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
140 graduates
$88,533
4 yrs after graduation
Management Information Systems and Services
30 graduates
$85,396
4 yrs after graduation
Air Transportation
69 graduates
$85,147
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
144+ programsAnd 132 more programs available
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