Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS, Manhattan

  • #851-900 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 17,634Total Students
  • 1,209Faculty
  • 976Int'l Students

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Kansas State University is situated in the state of Kansas in the US.

The main campus is in Manhattan, Kansas; the Polytechnic (aviation) campus is in Salina (an hour away), and Olathe (research) campus is in Olathe (about two hours away).

There are nine colleges and hundreds of degree options to choose from.

Noteworthy functions at Kansas State University include: 

• The only institution in the US with +3 Carnegie Professors of the Year teaching
• Very high academic output, papers and citations per faculty for research
• Internationalization: Global research collaborations, religious facilities and international diversity
• Arts & culture facilities, concerts, events & exhibitions, community art & cultural investment
• Innovation: Patents, Industrial research, spin-off companies
• Agriculture: Four Feed the Future labs located in Africa, Asia and Latin America; and home to the National Bio and Agro-defense facility

Courses and programs are taught in English.

To find our more about Kansas State University, please visit its social media accounts: Facebook; Twitter; YouTube; Instagram.



There are three campuses at Kansas State University.

The main campus is in Manhattan, Kansas; the Polytechnic (aviation) campus is in Salina (an hour away), and Olathe (research) campus is in Olathe (about two hours away).

K-State's main campus sits in "The Little Apple," and boasts a vibrant college-town atmosphere in a city of 56,000. The Manhattan campus encompasses more than 2,320 acres, including agricultural and research facilities. Manhattan has a population of more than 56,000. This campus is situated next door to Fort Riley, a large Army installation, and collaborates on many military-focused projects.

Outstanding facilities and services on the Manhattan (main) campus

Sports and recreation center: Three swimming pools; four gyms; 4 group fitness studios; tennis courts; 13 basketball courts; climbing wall and bouldering rock; outdoor pitches; five athletics tracks and six stadiums
• Student accommodation
• IT infrastructure: Technology and studio classrooms
• Library
Lafene Health Center

Support systems:
Career services
• Tutoring and academic assistance
• Counseling
• Resident assistants
• International student and scholar services
• Diversity and first-generation specific counseling

The Polytechnic campus

The Polytechnic campus is particularly known for its world-class aviation program.

A state-of-the-art Student Life Center opened in 2009 and includes a full-size basketball court and various running and fitness areas.

It’s one of the first and few universities in the nation to offer a bachelor's degree in unmanned aircraft systems.

The Olathe campus in Olathe

Olathe Campus in Olathe, Kansas opened in 2011, focused on expanding the educational and economic growth of the region, particularly for professionals working in the metro area.

This campus facilitates partnerships between researchers and companies developing technology for industry needs around the world. K-State Olathe also extends its expertise to K-12 leaders through educational programming in animal health, food safety and food security.

K-State Online

K-State Online offers more than 70 online programs (bachelor’s and graduate degrees, as well as certificates and minor programs) to students across the globe.

The campus offers accelerated courses, intersession and evening college courses and coordinates summer school offerings in Manhattan and online.

Scholarship opportunities are available for online students through K-State Global Campus.

K-State Global Campus offers training workshops, continuing education certification opportunities and professional conferences through its Conferences and Noncredit Programs office.







There are 121 nationalities represented at Kansas State, and international students make up 6.5 percent of the student body.

Students can utilize the sports & recreation facilities. Kansas State also boasts more than 400 student organizations and activities: professional, multicultural, international, community service, performing arts, academic, religious, and sporting.

Many international UG students prefer live on campus. The Manhattan campus has ten residence halls and on-campus apartments. Four residence halls in the Derby Complex offer "continuous housing" and remain open during school vacations.

Prospective students for Kansas State Admission will need to provide the following application materials:

• Passport
• Transcripts
• No test score needed
• US$80 application fee
• 2.5 GPA for high school students
• 2.0 GPA for transfer students
• Certain programs have other admission requirements


You can find out more about scholarships here, including automatic renewal awards ranging from US$2,000-US$8,000 a year.


Kansas State has a 97 percent placement rate for both graduate and undergraduate leavers.

The university has the careers services center for students, also, specific colleges provide specialized career training throughout the four-year degree (e.g. College of Business’ Career Development program).

The K-State Alumni Center provides an alumni directory, supports international alumni groups, offers news, events and network opportunities.

The Alumni Center has a very active and high-profile alumni awards program.



About

Kansas State University is situated in the state of Kansas in the US.

The main campus is in Manhattan, Kansas; the Polytechnic (aviation) campus is in Salina (an hour away), and Olathe (research) campus is in Olathe (about two hours away).

There are nine colleges and hundreds of degree options to choose from.

Noteworthy functions at Kansas State University include: 

• The only institution in the US with +3 Carnegie Professors of the Year teaching
• Very high academic output, papers and citations per faculty for research
• Internationalization: Global research collaborations, religious facilities and international diversity
• Arts & culture facilities, concerts, events & exhibitions, community art & cultural investment
• Innovation: Patents, Industrial research, spin-off companies
• Agriculture: Four Feed the Future labs located in Africa, Asia and Latin America; and home to the National Bio and Agro-defense facility

Courses and programs are taught in English.

To find our more about Kansas State University, please visit its social media accounts: Facebook; Twitter; YouTube; Instagram.



There are three campuses at Kansas State University.

The main campus is in Manhattan, Kansas; the Polytechnic (aviation) campus is in Salina (an hour away), and Olathe (research) campus is in Olathe (about two hours away).

K-State's main campus sits in "The Little Apple," and boasts a vibrant college-town atmosphere in a city of 56,000. The Manhattan campus encompasses more than 2,320 acres, including agricultural and research facilities. Manhattan has a population of more than 56,000. This campus is situated next door to Fort Riley, a large Army installation, and collaborates on many military-focused projects.

Outstanding facilities and services on the Manhattan (main) campus

Sports and recreation center: Three swimming pools; four gyms; 4 group fitness studios; tennis courts; 13 basketball courts; climbing wall and bouldering rock; outdoor pitches; five athletics tracks and six stadiums
• Student accommodation
• IT infrastructure: Technology and studio classrooms
• Library
Lafene Health Center

Support systems:
Career services
• Tutoring and academic assistance
• Counseling
• Resident assistants
• International student and scholar services
• Diversity and first-generation specific counseling

The Polytechnic campus

The Polytechnic campus is particularly known for its world-class aviation program.

A state-of-the-art Student Life Center opened in 2009 and includes a full-size basketball court and various running and fitness areas.

It’s one of the first and few universities in the nation to offer a bachelor's degree in unmanned aircraft systems.

The Olathe campus in Olathe

Olathe Campus in Olathe, Kansas opened in 2011, focused on expanding the educational and economic growth of the region, particularly for professionals working in the metro area.

This campus facilitates partnerships between researchers and companies developing technology for industry needs around the world. K-State Olathe also extends its expertise to K-12 leaders through educational programming in animal health, food safety and food security.

K-State Online

K-State Online offers more than 70 online programs (bachelor’s and graduate degrees, as well as certificates and minor programs) to students across the globe.

The campus offers accelerated courses, intersession and evening college courses and coordinates summer school offerings in Manhattan and online.

Scholarship opportunities are available for online students through K-State Global Campus.

K-State Global Campus offers training workshops, continuing education certification opportunities and professional conferences through its Conferences and Noncredit Programs office.







There are 121 nationalities represented at Kansas State, and international students make up 6.5 percent of the student body.

Students can utilize the sports & recreation facilities. Kansas State also boasts more than 400 student organizations and activities: professional, multicultural, international, community service, performing arts, academic, religious, and sporting.

Many international UG students prefer live on campus. The Manhattan campus has ten residence halls and on-campus apartments. Four residence halls in the Derby Complex offer "continuous housing" and remain open during school vacations.

Prospective students for Kansas State Admission will need to provide the following application materials:

• Passport
• Transcripts
• No test score needed
• US$80 application fee
• 2.5 GPA for high school students
• 2.0 GPA for transfer students
• Certain programs have other admission requirements


You can find out more about scholarships here, including automatic renewal awards ranging from US$2,000-US$8,000 a year.


Kansas State has a 97 percent placement rate for both graduate and undergraduate leavers.

The university has the careers services center for students, also, specific colleges provide specialized career training throughout the four-year degree (e.g. College of Business’ Career Development program).

The K-State Alumni Center provides an alumni directory, supports international alumni groups, offers news, events and network opportunities.

The Alumni Center has a very active and high-profile alumni awards program.



University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2014
    #471-480
  • 2015
    #501-550
  • 2016
    #701+
  • 2017
    #701+
  • 2018
    #751-800
  • 2019
    #751-800
  • 2020
    #701-750
  • 2021
    #701-750
  • 2022
    #801-1000
  • 2023
    #801-1000
  • 2024
    #851-900

Student & Staff

Total students
17,634

18%
82%

International students
976

65%
35%

Total faculty staff
1,209

40
1169

Total students
17,634

18%
82%

International students
976

65%
35%

Total faculty staff
1,209

1169
40
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Campus locations

Manhattan Campus,

Manhattan, KS , Manhattan , Kansas , United States , 66506

Global Campus,

1615 Anderson Avenue , Manhattan , Kansas , United States , 66502

Olathe Campus,

22201 W Innovation Drive , Olathe , Kansas , United States , 66061

Polytechnic Campus,

2310 Centennial Road , Salina , Kansas , United States , 67401

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