Can you get into Kansas State University?
Manhattan, KS · Public · 15,142 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
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 Kansas State University actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
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 does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $27,402, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Kansas State University by family 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 per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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More on Kansas State University
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Common questions
Kansas State University admissions, answered
What is 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 the application has to carry more weight, or you can apply test-optional.
Is Kansas State University test-optional?
Yes, Kansas State University is currently test-optional. Submit a score if it falls inside or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does Kansas State University look for in an application?
Kansas State University reports that it weighs grades, course rigor most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does Kansas State University actually cost?
Sticker price is $27,402, but the average family pays $19,406 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $13,178 per year on average.
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