In-state vs. out-of-state tuition at K-State
Kansas State University charges $11,221 a year in published tuition and fees for Kansas residents, about $5,610 a semester, and $28,568 a year for students from other states, about $14,284 a semester. That is a difference of $17,347 a year. About 28% of first-year students came from out of state. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships. Compare out-of-state tuition at 100 public universities →
What makes K-State different
- Land-grant roots. Animal sciences is one of its most common degrees, and the Konza Prairie research preserve is nearby.
- Distinctive majors. Degrees like wildlife and outdoor enterprise management, and five-year architecture programs students enter straight from high school.
- Scholarships without extra forms. Applicants who apply by the priority date are considered for GPA-based scholarships automatically.
What K-State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees (class of 2024): animal sciences (168), marketing (154), elementary education (154), mechanical engineering (130), exercise physiology and kinesiology (125) and finance (124). Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
You may thrive at K-State if…
- You'd like a friendly college town and a mid-sized public university.
- You're drawn to agriculture, animal science, architecture or education.
- You enjoy the outdoors.
Worth asking about
- What does the K-State First program include?
- When is the scholarship priority date?
How K-State compares with the other Big 12 schools
K-State is a founding Big 12 member and one of its smaller public universities. See how the 16 Big 12 schools differ.
FAQ
What is Kansas State University's acceptance rate? 87.5% for fall 2025: 13,642 of 15,591 first-year applicants were admitted, according to its Common Data Set 2025–26. Source For fall 2024 it was 81.7%.
What is K-State's out-of-state acceptance rate? 92.0% for fall 2025, compared with 93.7% for Kansas residents. K-State admitted 6,536 of 7,102 out-of-state applicants and 6,643 of 7,088 Kansas residents, according to K-State's Common Data Set for 2025–26. Source International applicants are counted separately. Out-of-state tuition and fees are $28,568 a year before aid; you may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships. Compare out-of-state acceptance rates at public universities →
How much is K-State tuition per semester? About $5,610 a semester for Kansas residents and $14,284 for out-of-state students, based on published yearly tuition and fees of $11,221 and $28,568 before aid.
Is K-State an R1 university? Yes. In the 2025 Carnegie Classifications, Kansas State University is an R1 university, the group with the highest research spending and doctoral degrees. What R1 means →
How many students go to K-State? About 15,100 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is K-State known for? Agriculture and animal sciences, architecture, and its Manhattan college town.
How much does K-State cost? Published tuition and fees are $11,221 a year in-state and $28,568 out-of-state, before any aid.
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