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Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS·Public·~82% acceptance

Kansas State University is a public university based in Manhattan, KS. Admissions are accessible, with about 82% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $19,406 per year after financial aid. About 71% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $57,262 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$19,406/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $27,402
Aid cuts ~$7,996/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.39–3.89
SAT (middle 50%)1060–1260
ACT (middle 50%)20–27
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
71%
graduation rate
86%
freshman retention
$49,330
median earnings, 6yr
$57,262
median earnings, 10yr
How Kansas State reads an application

What Kansas State values

Very important
Grades (GPA)
Important
Test scores
Also considered
Class rankApplication essaysRecommendationsWork experience

From Kansas State’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Kansas State requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigor
Considered
Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Kansas State requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Kansas State University's acceptance rate?
Kansas State University admits about 82% of applicants.
How much does Kansas State University cost?
At Kansas State University, the average net price after aid is about $19,406 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $27,402 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Kansas State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1060–1260 on the SAT and 20–27 on the ACT.
What are Kansas State University's application deadlines?
Kansas State University's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Kansas State University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Kansas State University rates Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Test scores. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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