Kansas State University

Kansas State University Early Decision Results Release Date 2021

Kansas State University will release their Early Decision results on Wednesday December 15th. Share results and connect with other early applicants in the Kansas State University Community discussion.

Good luck to all early applicants!

Kansas State University Overview

Kansas State University is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Manhattan, Kansas. Kansas State University was founded in 1863 and now enrolls around 21,719 students a year, including 17,210 undergrads. Kansas State University offers housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Kansas State University! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Kansas State University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Kansas State University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Kansas State University has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Kansas State University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Kansas State University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Kansas State University on the Student Life page.

Is Kansas State University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a better idea of what Kansas State University offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Kansas State University

It is slightly difficult to get into Kansas State University. Around 96% of applicants get into Kansas State University each year. Last year, 8,140 students applied to Kansas State University and 7,788 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Kansas State University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Kansas State University, around 86% return for their sophomore year. Kansas State University's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 65%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Kansas State University Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 74% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Kansas State University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $506.4 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $10,681 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Kansas State University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Kansas State University meets 79.7% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Kansas State University. Based on this information, how does Kansas State University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Kansas State University a good school for you?

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Where is Kansas State University?

Kansas State University is located in the suburban setting of Manhattan, Kansas.

If you want to see Kansas State University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 70 to Manhattan, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Manhattan Regional, Kansas City International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Kansas State University and Manhattan are like without leaving home.

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