Kansas State University (KSU)

(Manhattan, KS)

Kansas State, founded as a land-grant institution in 1863, is a public, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture, Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Human Ecology, Technology, and Veterinary Medicine. Its 668-acre campus is located in northern Manhattan, close to both business and residential areas. Campus buildings are constructed with native limestone.

Admissions

55.5%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.4
  • January 01, 2011
SAT Recommended

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1470–1890 SAT Total
  • 490–630 SAT Reading
  • 510–650 SAT Math
  • 470–610 SAT Writing
  • 21–26 ACT Composite
  • 20–27 ACT English
  • 20–27 ACT Math

Cost

$18,399
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $6,870
  • $17,577
  • $10,334
  • $1,195

Will I Like It

20,474
number of undergraduates
  • Public
  • Town
  • 48% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics, Tourism & Hospitality

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Fitness, Health Administration, Nutrition, Pre-Med, Veterinary

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Public Service

Parks & Recreation, Public Administration, Social Work

Science & Math

Animal Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Family & Consumer Sciences, International Relations, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology

Trades

Aviation, Mechanic

Visual Arts & Design

Apparel & Textiles, Interior Design

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Animals, Aero Club, Books, Amnesty International, Cars, Chess, Anthropology Club, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Block & Bridle Club, Dogs, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Jogging, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Travel, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

Anderson Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
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