Kansas

Kansas State University

Kansas
#515 / #156
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1154
Most Desirable School
Public university in the state of Kansas

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About Kansas State University

According to Wikipedia, Kansas State University is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Manhattan, Kansas. It was opened as the state's land-grant college in 1863 and was the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Kansas. It had a record high enrollment of 24,766 students for the Fall 2014 semester.

Kansas State University's Online Degrees

Kansas State University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation Rate
9,70695%69%

How Much Does Kansas State University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$9,489$959

How Much Do Kansas State University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Kansas State University, then you can expect to earn an average of $51,900 per year. You also have a 91% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Kansas State University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
22,56916,9145,655

Where is Kansas State University?

Kansas State University is located at 919 Mid-Campus Drive, Anderson Hall, Manhattan KS 66506

How Safe is Kansas State University?

Kansas State University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Kansas State University Known For?

Kansas State University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Kansas State University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Chemistry
#394
World Rank
#412
Historical Rank
#89
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chemistry Degrees
Biology
#283
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#267
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#92
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biology Degrees
Computer Science
#390
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#394
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#106
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Engineering
#470
World Rank
#492
Historical Rank
#113
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engineering Degrees
Anthropology
#349
World Rank
#366
Historical Rank
#123
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anthropology Degrees
Economics
#540
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#554
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#127
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economics Degrees
Physics
#579
World Rank
#607
Historical Rank
#145
USA Rank
physics Degrees
History
#403
World Rank
#413
Historical Rank
#147
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history Degrees
Business
#439
World Rank
#440
Historical Rank
#148
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business Degrees
Mathematics
#569
World Rank
#612
Historical Rank
#152
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math Degrees
Earth Sciences
#635
World Rank
#655
Historical Rank
#156
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Education
#591
World Rank
#594
Historical Rank
#158
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education Degrees
Political Science
#687
World Rank
#694
Historical Rank
#176
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political-science Degrees
Communications
#641
World Rank
#661
Historical Rank
#184
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communications Degrees
Literature
#564
World Rank
#599
Historical Rank
#198
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literature Degrees
Sociology
#742
World Rank
#755
Historical Rank
#198
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sociology Degrees
Medical
#725
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#729
Historical Rank
#211
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medicine Degrees
Psychology
#529
World Rank
#534
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#222
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Social Work
#550
World Rank
#552
Historical Rank
#237
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Religious Studies
#1267
World Rank
#1289
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#298
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Philosophy
#983
World Rank
#1043
Historical Rank
#303
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees

Who Are Kansas State University's Most Influential Alumni?

Kansas State University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Biology, and Anthropology. Here are some of Kansas State University's most famous alumni:

Vernon L. Smith
Vernon L. Smith
An American economist.
Paul R. Ehrlich
Paul R. Ehrlich
An American biologist and environmentalist noted for his warning about population growth being unsustainable.
Samuel Wendell Williston
Samuel Wendell Williston
An American paleontologist .
Clyde Tombaugh
Clyde Tombaugh
An American astronomer .
Hobart Muir Smith
An American herpetologist .
Sara Paretsky
Sara Paretsky
A Modern American author of detective fiction.
Juan Manuel Santos
A Former president of Colombia.
David Fairchild
David Fairchild
A U.S. botanist .
Alexander Wetmore
Alexander Wetmore
An American ornithologist and avian paleontologist .
Jay Laurence Lush
An American geneticist .
Russell C. Eberhart
An American electrical engineer.
Gary L. Wells
Gary L. Wells
An American psychologist.

Who Are Kansas State University's Most Influential Faculty?

Kansas State University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Criminal Justice, Biology, and Anthropology. Here are some of Kansas State University's most famous alumni:

Michael Wesch
Michael Wesch
An American anthropologist.
Pascal Hitzler
Pascal Hitzler
A German American Computer Scientist.
Sam Brinton
An American nuclear waste disposal expert.
Kirby Hocutt
An American football player and coach, college athletics administrator.
Zeyaur Khan
An Indian agronomist and entomologist.
Vikas Berry
A Researcher.
Krista S. Walton
Krista S. Walton
An American chemical engineer.