Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
81.7%
Acceptance Rate
$11,221
Avg Cost (In-State)
$28,568
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
70.8%
Graduation Rate
15,142
Total Enrollment
What they weigh most
Source: Common Data Set
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
Rolling
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
0
Letters of Rec
0
Application Fee
$40
Interview
Not required
Essays: No essay required for general admission
Note: Must meet Kansas Board of Regents precollege curriculum requirements or score ACT 21+ (SAT 1060+) if submitting scores
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$36,392
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$38,616
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $44,320 | $46,562 | 237 |
| Animal Sciences. | $38,868 | $50,941 | 207 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $72,627 | $88,533 | 202 |
| Marketing. | $50,468 | $69,837 | 179 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $52,538 | $69,735 | 158 |
| Journalism. | $37,484 | $56,418 | 124 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | $53,751 | $66,387 | 109 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $76,385 | $107,194 | 106 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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