# Kansas State University

> Kansas State University's acceptance rate is 81.7% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 9,822 applicants). It is a public university in Manhattan, KS, with 15,142 students. The average net price after grants is $18,210 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 71.3%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $61,473.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/kansas-state-university-1364
- Location: Manhattan, KS, United States
- Setting: Small city
- Control: Public
- Classification: R1 research university
- Official website: https://www.k-state.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 155399
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Admissions

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Applicants | 9,822 |
| Admitted | 9,391 |
| Acceptance rate | 81.7% |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (25th–75th percentile) | 550–640 |
| SAT Math (25th–75th percentile) | 510–620 |
| ACT Composite (25th–75th percentile) | 20–27 |

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $11,579 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $29,533 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $18,210 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 24.5% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 71.3% |
| First-year retention rate | 85.6% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $61,473 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 15,142 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the K-State acceptance rate for 2026?

Kansas State University admitted 81.7% of 9,822 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

### How much is K-State tuition?

In-state tuition at Kansas State University is $11,579 and out-of-state tuition is $29,533 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $18,210 a year.

### What is the average net price at K-State?

The average net price at Kansas State University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $18,210 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at K-State?

71.3% of first-time, full-time students at Kansas State University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### Is K-State the same as Kansas State University?

Yes. K-State is the common short name for Kansas State University, the name the college reports to the U.S. Department of Education. CollegesRef lists its federal data under that official name.

### What colleges are similar to K-State?

The closest matches are University of Arkansas, LSU, and The University of Alabama, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

## Related pages

- [K-State Tuition & Financial Aid 2026](https://www.collegesref.com/college/kansas-state-university-1364/financial)
- [K-State Rankings by Major 2026](https://www.collegesref.com/college/kansas-state-university-1364/rankings)
- [K-State Outcomes: Earnings & Debt by Major](https://www.collegesref.com/college/kansas-state-university-1364/outcomes)
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- [College Scorecard entry](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?155399)
- [College Navigator entry](https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155399)

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/kansas-state-university-1364. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.