Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas · Public
Kansas State University admitted 88% of 15,591 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1040–1260 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 70% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Kansas State University
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Application deadlines
Kansas State University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $40 ($80 for international applicants), and Kansas State University accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Kansas State University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Kansas State University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How Kansas State University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
Important
- Test scores
Considered
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Work experience
Not considered
- Course rigor
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.86 GPA. 29% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $29,286 in-state and $46,160 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $18,745 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Kansas State University’s acceptance rate?
Kansas State University admitted 88% of applicants: 13,642 of 15,591 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Kansas State University’s application deadline?
Kansas State University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Kansas State University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1040 to 1260, with a median around 1140. A score at or above 1140 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Kansas State University’s application fee?
The application fee is $40 ($80 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Kansas State University accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Does Kansas State University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Kansas State University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (no essay. an optional box covers special circumstances). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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