Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1060 and 1260 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
Popular programs at Kansas State University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal Sciences. | 238 | |
| 2 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 224 | |
| 3 | Mechanical Engineering. | 182 | |
| 4 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 178 | |
| 5 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 178 | |
| 6 | Nutrition Sciences. | 163 | |
| 7 | Marketing. | 141 | |
| 8 | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 128 | |
| 9 | Accounting and Related Services. | 115 | |
| 10 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 114 | |
| 11 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 105 | |
| 12 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 91 | |
| 13 | Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | 88 | |
| 14 | Agricultural Business and Management. | 85 | |
| 15 | Journalism. | 82 | |
| 16 | Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | 69 | |
| 17 | Natural Sciences. | 67 | |
| 18 | Biology, General. | 65 | |
| 19 | Air Transportation. | 56 | |
| 20 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 56 |
Showing top 20 of 80 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Kansas State University?
Kansas State University has an acceptance rate of 82% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Kansas State University?
Admitted students at Kansas State University typically score between 1060 and 1260 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Kansas State University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Kansas State University is approximately $19,406 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Kansas State University?
4-year graduation rate data for Kansas State University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
