Can you get into Kansas State University?
Manhattan, KS · Public · 15,142 students Here’s the class that got in. See where your numbers land in it.
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The admitted class · 2024
Here’s what it took to get in.
Acceptance rate
81.7%
SAT middle 50%
1060–1260
ACT middle 50%
20–27
Testing
Optional
0% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
71%
within six years
Common App
Accepted
Reported by the college
What does Kansas State University actually read?
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It’s the most useful thing they say about admissions. Almost nobody reads it. Say the essay counts a lot here and class rank doesn’t count at all. That tells you where to put your work.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Work experience
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Legacy
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Kansas State University considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it doesn’t ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set, Spike uses that instead.
Real cost · 2024 data
What do families actually pay?
The sticker price is $27,402. Almost nobody pays it. Here’s what families pay at Kansas State University by income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$13,178
- $30k–$48k$14,143
- $48k–$75k$15,369
- $75k–$110k$20,110
- Over $110k$23,665
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price a year for first-time students who got aid. Your own number depends on your family’s finances.
Keep going
Keep reading about Kansas State University.
Harder to get into
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Common questions
What do students ask about Kansas State University?
What’s Kansas State University’s acceptance rate?
Kansas State University admits 81.7% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Kansas State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1060 and 1260. A score above 1260 clears the 75th percentile. Below 1060, the rest of your application has to do more of the work, or you can apply test-optional.
Is Kansas State University test-optional?
Yes, Kansas State University is currently test-optional. Send a score if it lands in or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does Kansas State University look for in an application?
Kansas State University says it weighs grades, course rigor most heavily. What it lists as not considered is worth knowing too. Work you put there doesn’t count here.
How much does Kansas State University actually cost?
The sticker price is $27,402. The average family pays $19,406 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $13,178 a year on average.
What Spike does with this
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