Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$10.9k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,942
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,816
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,020
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,392
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$22,962
Net price (after aid)$17,883
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$10,742
$30k – $48k$11,964
$48k – $75k$14,458
$75k – $110k$19,880
$110k+$21,843
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$57,262
Median debt at graduation$21,250
Est. monthly loan payment$225
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.7×Graduates earn about 2.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants19%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans37%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
70%
Freshman Retention
87%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Strong post-grad earnings
$57.3k above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$21.3k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$10.9k
Out-of-state
$27.8k
Net price
$17.9k
Pell
19%
Median debt
$21.3k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$57.3k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (30)
Natural Sciences
ChemistryMathematicsEnvironmental Science
Social Sciences
EconomicsPsychologySociology
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceCybersecurityArtificial Intelligence
Admissions
Acceptance rate
79%
SAT range
1040 - 1260
ACT range
20 - 27
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Kansas State University located?
- Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, KS, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Kansas State University?
- Kansas State University is a public university based in KS. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Kansas State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Kansas State University is approximately 79%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Kansas State University?
- Kansas State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $10,942 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Kansas State University?
- Kansas State University reports total enrollment of approximately 19,467 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Kansas State University?
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