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Kansas State University is situated in Manhattan, Kansas, and has a present enrollment of more than 23,000 students. The main campus, set on nearly 668 acres of land, was established in 1863. It offers a wide variety of courses and programs to its students. A branch campus of the university is located in Salinas, Kansas.
The sports teams of the university are known as Wildcats, and the university sports include volleyball, horseback riding, rowing, tennis, golf, baseball, cross country, basketball and football. David Hall, Dean of Northeastern University School of Law; Ernest Fox Nichols, Physicist; Jim Rayburn, Founder of Young Life; Thane Baker, winner of four Olympic medals; and Philip Fox, Astronomer, are notable graduates of this university.
The most common majors at the school are in engineering, agricultural science and management, landscaping and horticulture, and animal science and care.
Kansas State does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Kansas State are well-paid.
In 2007, 23,332 students were enrolled in the school.
Full-time students are the norm at Kansas State. The school offers students meal plans. Kansas State student athletes compete in Big Twelve Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Kansas State University
Anderson Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
General Phone: (785) 532-5942
http://www.k-state.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 612 | marketing studies, business management, accounting, finance, business, accounting and related services |
| Liberal Arts | 552 | social services, sociology, political science, English, history, foreign language and literature, economics, geography, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 550 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, curriculum and instruction, adult education, school counseling, educational administration, special ed, agricultural teaching, ... |
| Engineering | 394 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architectural engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, bioengineering, engineering management, ... |
| Science | 293 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, wildlife biology, chemistry, physics, geology, biochemistry, microbiology, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 282 | family studies, social work, human nutrition, family and consumer science, child development, public administration, consumer science communication |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 214 | exercise science, dietitian, parks and recreation management, athletic trainer, rehabilitation, recreation and leisure studies |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 186 | agricultural management, agricultural economics, food science, agricultural mechanization courses, agricultural journalism, food processing |
| Media | 170 | journalism courses, communication studies |
| Medicine | 163 | veterinary medicine, health professions, pre-veterinary, veterinary sciences, public health, veterinary physiology, pre-med |
| Therapy And Counseling | 157 | psychology, communication disorders, educational psychology |
| Animal Science And Care | 146 | animal science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 141 | computer and info science, computer engineering, computer networking, systems analyst, information science, computer programming, computer support |
| Architecture And Planning | 139 | architecture, interior architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning |
| Engineering Technician | 118 | construction engineering tech, engineering technology, mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, computer engineering tech, civil engineering tech |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 106 | horticultural science, agronomy |
| Fine Arts | 64 | fine arts |
| Hospitality | 53 | hospitality management |
| Transportation | 52 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Construction Trades | 52 | apparel and textiles |
| Mathematics | 41 | mathematics, statistics |
| Design | 24 | interior design |
| Music | 19 | music |
| Mechanics And Repair | 13 | aircraft maintenance |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 13 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | philosophy |
| Medical Support And Technology | 2 | clinical lab tech |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | land use planning |
Number of programs and degrees for Kansas State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,550 | 94 |
| Master's degree | 679 | 65 |
| Doctor's degree | 152 | 39 |
| First-professional degree | 106 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 78 | 12 |
In 2007, Kansas State had a total enrollment of 23,332 students (20,184 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 81% |
| Missouri | 5% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 71 % |
Kansas State offers campus housing for 3,687 of its 20,184 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Manhattan, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,479 | 6,207 | 83% | 3,104 | 50% |
| Men | 3,608 | 2,897 | 80% | 1,479 | 51% |
| Women | 3,871 | 3,310 | 86% | 1,625 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,235 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,970 |
| Room and board | $ 5,912 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,126 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,376 |
Financial Aid:
Kansas State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 192800)
Kansas State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 562 | 143 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 167 | 104 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 136 | 152 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 59 | $120,469 | 14 | $104,661 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 30 | $94,221 | 14 | $88,735 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 26 | $81,628 | 23 | $81,816 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 9 | $57,594 | 19 | $52,319 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 124 | $101,411 | 70 | $79,762 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 177 | $92,190 | 24 | $76,511 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 140 | $71,623 | 74 | $65,246 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 131 | $59,451 | 88 | $55,977 |
| Instructor | academic year | 46 | $43,202 | 69 | $38,707 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 494 | $73,118 | 255 | $55,926 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Twelve Conference |
| Basketball | Big Twelve Conference |
| Baseball | Big Twelve Conference |
| Track | Big Twelve Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 172 | 218 | 390 |
| Football | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| Track | 33 | 33 | 66 |
| Baseball | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 170 | 178 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Mechanization, Other
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Interior Architecture
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Marketing, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Land Use Planning and Management/Development
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Architectural Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Operations Research
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Nutrition
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Veterinary Physiology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Entomology
Genetics, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
Wildlife Biology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kansas State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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