Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSPublicRank 1085 of 1,732Traditional rank 701 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,742 |
| $30–48k | $11,964 |
| $48–75k | $14,458 |
| $75–110k | $19,880 |
| $110k+ | $21,843 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $10,448 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $10,942 |
| Change | $494 (+4.7%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $27,816 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $12,020 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| Resident tuition + required fees 2025-26 | $11,580 |
| 2026-27 | $12,050 |
| Change | +4.1% |
| Nonresident 2026-27 | $31,150 |
Source: Kansas Board of Regents, FY 2027 state university tuition and fee proposals, Table 2, kansasregents.gov.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +5.4% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 70% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 87% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 18% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 40% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,080 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $168 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | $10,644 | −$275 |
| Washburn University | $8,048 | −$250 |
| Wichita State University | $7,282 | $142 |
| Fort Hays State University | $6,338 | $1,216 |
| Emporia State University | $5,790 | −$1,531 |
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