Universities/KS/Kansas State University

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS · Public · 15,142 students

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$57k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

82%Acceptance Rate

71%Graduation Rate

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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)71.1%

Students who graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rate (4 years)49.5%

Students who graduate on time

First-Year Retention Rate85.6%

Students who return for sophomore year

First-Generation Students22.5%

Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1151

Average SAT Score

Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)

800 (min)1600 (max)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing26.0%

Engineering9.9%

Education8.0%

Biological Sciences7.4%

Social Sciences4.0%

Health Sciences3.8%

Computer Science2.7%

Communications2.5%

Psychology2.2%

Mathematics0.5%

History0.3%

Humanities0.2%

Faculty & Resources

$11k

Average Faculty Salary/Year

$13k

Instructional Spend per Student

$1.0B

Total Endowment

Kansas State University — Academics

Kansas State University has a graduation rate of 71.1%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 85.6%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1151. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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