Kansas State University
Common Data Set 2025-26
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Acceptance Rate
87.5%
Applications
15,591
Admitted
13,642
Enrolled
3,775
SAT Composite
1040-1260
SAT Math
500-650
SAT Reading
520-660
ACT Composite
20-27
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reportedNo Early Action reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants15,591reported count
Admits13,64287%
Class seats3,77528% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 15,591 | 13,642 | 87% | 3,775 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 28%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Application fee: $40. Fee waivers are reported as available.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$57,262
10 yrs after enrollment
71%
6-year completion
$19,406
sticker minus grants
$21,250
federal loans only
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General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Yuhao
Last Name:Liu
Title:Assistant Director
Office:Data, Assessment and Institutional Research
Country:US
Phone:785-532-7841
Email Address:yuhao1@ksu.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.k-state.edu/data/institutional-research/resources/
City:Manhattan
StateKansas
Name of College/University:Kansas State University
CityManhattan
StateKansas
Zip66,506
Country:US
Main Phone Number (Area Code)785
Main Phone Number:532-6011
WWW Home Page Address:www.k-state.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):785
Admissions Phone Number:532-6250
Admissions Email Address:apply@k-state.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
CertificateX
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
6 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESSATX
ACTX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
Total first-time, first-year who applied7,088
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted6,643
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled2,682
Total first-time, first-year who applied7,102
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted6,536
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled1,050
Total first-time, first-year who applied1,401
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted463
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled43
Total first-time, first-year who applied0
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80011.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69938.9
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59935.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49912.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-8008.9
SAT Math: 600-69929.9
SAT Math: 500-59938.2
SAT Math: 400-49920.4
SAT Math: 300-3991.9
SAT Math: 200-2990.6
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16005.1
SAT Composite: 1200-139933.2
SAT Composite: 1000-119944.3
SAT Composite: 800-99915.8
SAT Composite: 600-7991.2
SAT Composite: 400-5990.4
ACT Composite: 30-3613.2
ACT Composite: 24-2937.1
ACT Composite: 18-2340.1
ACT Composite: 12-179.6
ACT Composite: 6-110.1
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class29
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class56
Percent in top half of high school graduating class84
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class16
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class3
Percent who had GPA of 4.013
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9939
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7421
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4913
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.247
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.996
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.491
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Total0
Percent who had GPA of 4.013
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9939
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7421
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4913
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.247
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.996
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.491
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.86
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:86.5
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:40
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Can on-line application fee be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Does your institution have an application closing date?No
Priority Date: Month12
Priority Date: Day1
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Amount of housing deposit:230
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESFallX
SpringX
SummerX
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be - [ ] 60 credits Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be - [ ] 60 credits Number Unit Type - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at - [ ] 15 credits Number Unit Type - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at - [ ] 30 credits - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ##
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:60
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:credit
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:60
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:credit
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.k-state.edu/military/offices/transfers.html
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:Yes If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://www.k-state.edu/military/offices/transfers.html American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ##
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Other (specify):X
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)22%
Percent who live off campus or commute19%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)20%
Percent who live off campus or commute72%
Percent of students age 25 and older9%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Coed residence hallsX
Men's residence halls (Men)X
Women's residence halls (Females)X
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Cooperative housingX
Living Learning CommunitiesX
Other housing options (specify):X
Annual Expenses
5 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.k-state.edu/sfa/cost/net-price-calculator/
If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
In-district:$353
In-state (out-of-district):$353
Out-of-state:$952
NONRESIDENTS:$952
Financial Aid
13 TABLESAcademic Year2025-2026 estimated
Federal methodology (FM)X
Federal$21,595,873
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$8,862,112
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$18,628,895
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$4,533,822
Total Scholarships/Grants$53,620,702
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$24,995,479
Federal Work-Study$841,974
Total Self-Help$25,837,453
Parent Loans$5,866,494
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$10,754,917
Athletic Awards$10,921,188
Federal$38,798
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$153,709
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$28,630,570
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$5,661,742
Total Scholarships/Grants$34,484,819
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$24,502,659
Total Self-Help$24,502,659
Parent Loans$14,639,864
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$18,922,724
Athletic Awards$7,268,057
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.2,199
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
FAFSAX
If yes, starting date (Month):11
If yes, starting date (Day):1
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct PLUS LoansX
Federal Pell GrantsX
Federal SEOGX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
AthleticsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:- [ ] United Negro College Fund
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
2 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio19
based on ____ students18,040
and ____ faculty952