KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (K-State)
- Anderson Hall
- Manhattan, KS 66506
- OPEID College Code: 00192800
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- General Phone: (785) 532-6250
- President: Kirk Schulz
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 23,581
- College Alias: K-State
- College Mascot: Wildcats
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Kansas State University (K-State) is a public research university. K-State has three campuses in Kansas: Manhattan Campus, Salina Campus and Olathe Campus, and offers more than 250 undergraduate majors. The K-State Graduate School at the Olathe Campus offers 65 master's degrees, 45 doctoral degrees and 22 graduate certificates.
K-State is working to become a top 50 public research university in the U.S. by the year 2025. It has strong science programs, and is home to the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, and the Biosecurity Research Institute. The K-State "Landon Lectures" guest speakers have included international leaders like Mikhail Gorbachev and Vicente Fox, as well as seven U.S. presidents. High profile alumni include Erin Brockovich and Jordy Nelson, among others.
History
Kansas State University was founded in 1863 as one of the first land-grant colleges in the United States.
Academics
The academic calendar for Kansas State University follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer terms.
Colleges and Schools
The colleges, schools and divisions of Kansas State University are:
- College of Agriculture
- College of Architecture, Planning and Design
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business Administration
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Human Ecology
- College of Technology and Aviation
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- Division of Continuing Education
- Graduate School
- School of Leadership Studies
Student Life
K-State offers nearly 500 student clubs, groups and organizations for those seeking involvement. Student groups cover a broad range of interests from culture and politics to charity work or sports. There are many opportunities for community services or developing leadership skills through the School of Leadership Studies. The Hands On Kansas State program offers training for service on campus, in the community or abroad.
Greek Life is active on campus, and local chapters of fraternities and sororities offer more opportunities for charity work.
On campus housing is available, and a majority of K-State students live on campus their first year. Residence Halls include the Derby Complex, Kramer Complex and Strong Complex. A wide range of dining options is also available.
Traditions
The Kansas State University school colors are purple and white. The school mascot is the "wildcats."
Athletics
The K-State "Wildcats" athletic teams compete in several intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross County
- Equestrian
- Football
- Golf
- Rowing
- Track and Field
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Equestrian
- Golf
- Rowing
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
The main campus for Kansas State University is its Manhattan Campus, a 664-acre site in northeast Kansas. A second campus for K-State is its Salina Campus, a 149-acre site in central Kansas (and 70 miles from Manhattan, Kansas). A third campus for K-State is its Olathe Campus, which is located in the Kansas Bioscience Park.
Community Life
The city of Manhattan, Kansas has a population of 50,000, and is known as "The Little Apple." It has an interesting history and offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, as well as fine dining and excellent shopping. The army fort, Fort Riley is nearby, and the area is surrounded by the scenic Flint Hills. The Kansas State University campus in Manhattan is considered one of the safest college campuses in the nation.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Website
- www.k-state.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
Kansas State University News release: Dr. Michael Suleiman to meet with President Carter (12-12-1977)
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Kansas State University's Float in the Orange Bowl Festival Parade: Miami, Florida
Students from Kansas State University at Manhattan Contemplates the Hills During the Second Annual Tallgrass Prairie National Park Conference Held at Elmdale, Kansas, near Emporia in the Flint Hills Region...09/1974
Leading Young Ranchers Opposed to Tallgrass Prairie National Park Discuss the Subject with Students from Kansas State University in Manhattan...09/1974
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.k-state.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Recommended
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 5,084 | 4,919 | 10,003 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,872 (56%) | 2,678 (54%) | 5,550 (55%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 2,023 (70%) | 1,993 (74%) | 4,016 (72%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: K-State Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 81%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 50% | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,652 | $3,690 | $1,196 | $3,088 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Number in Default | 146 | 135 | 108 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,418 | 4,856 | 6,985 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $6,870 | $6,627 | $6,235 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,870 | $6,627 | $6,235 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,577 | $16,932 | $15,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,195 | $1,160 | $1,126 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,752 | $6,448 | $5,912 |
| Other Expenses | $3,582 | $3,477 | $3,376 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,373 | $5,217 | $5,065 |
| Other Expenses | $3,582 | $3,477 | $3,376 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,582 | $3,477 | $3,376 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,399 | $17,712 | $16,649 |
| In-State | $18,399 | $17,712 | $16,649 |
| Out of State | $29,106 | $28,017 | $26,384 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $17,020 | $16,481 | $15,802 |
| In-State | $17,020 | $16,481 | $15,802 |
| Out of State | $27,727 | $26,786 | $25,537 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $11,647 | $11,264 | $10,737 |
| In-State | $11,647 | $11,264 | $10,737 |
| Out of State | $22,354 | $21,569 | $20,472 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 23,581 Undergraduate: 18,778 Graduate: 4,803
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 11,745 Female: 11,836
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 9,730 Female: 9,048
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,015 Female: 2,788
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 18,850 Part-Time: 4,731
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 16,510 Part-Time: 2,268
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,340 Part-Time: 2,463
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,705 | 7% |
| American Indian | 146 | 0.6% |
| Black | 889 | 4% |
| Asian | 363 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 829 | 4% |
| White | 18,453 | 78% |
| Unknown | 1,196 | 5% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 219 | 0.9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,135 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,879 | 29% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,958 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,382 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,088 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 622 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 766 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 513 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 9 | 0.04% |
| Age Unknown | 10 | 0.04% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 4,995 | 4,099 | 896 |
| Faculty Status | 1,585 | 1,395 | 190 |
| Tenured Faculty | 850 | 795 | 55 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,343 | - | 1,343 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,465 | 1,293 | 172 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,112 | 973 | 139 |
| Primarily Research | 230 | 204 | 26 |
| Primarily Public Service | 123 | 116 | 7 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 299 | 283 | 16 |
| Other Professionals | 1,768 | 1,255 | 513 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,463 | 1,268 | 195 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 493 | 449 | 44 |
| Skilled Crafts | 223 | 220 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 371 | 313 | 58 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,895 (760) | $77,902 (485) | $58,537 (275) |
| Professor | $97,352 (209) | $99,094 (178) | $87,351 (31) |
| Associate Professor | $72,075 (220) | $74,860 (144) | $66,797 (76) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,536 (214) | $61,729 (122) | $56,628 (92) |
| Instructor | $42,192 (117) | $44,703 (41) | $40,837 (76) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $93,149 (213) | $104,633 (130) | $75,162 (83) |
| Professor | $126,425 (81) | $129,264 (67) | $112,841 (14) |
| Associate Professor | $93,425 (43) | $94,054 (28) | $92,251 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $81,562 (37) | $79,083 (17) | $83,668 (20) |
| Instructor | $49,333 (52) | $53,542 (18) | $47,105 (34) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,060 (973) | $79,531 (615) | $59,224 (358) |
| Professor | $99,053 (290) | $100,918 (245) | $88,899 (45) |
| Associate Professor | $72,788 (263) | $75,201 (172) | $68,228 (91) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,597 (251) | $62,093 (139) | $58,740 (112) |
| Instructor | $41,630 (169) | $44,430 (59) | $40,128 (110) |
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $5,652,870 | $3,655,592 | $1,997,278 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 65% | 35% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 559 | 293 | 266 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 465 | 240 | 225 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| All Track Combined | 177 | 102 | 75 |
| Football | 130 | 130 | - |
| Golf | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Rowing | 76 | - | 76 |
| Tennis | 8 | - | 8 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Equestrian | 69 | - | 69 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $539,400 | $145,031 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $136,775 | $48,043 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 48 | 26 | 22 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Rowing | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Equestrian | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 31%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 63% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 59% |
| Female | 67% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 29% |
| American Indian | 31% |
| Black | 42% |
| Asian | 47% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 65% |
| Unknown | 52% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 28% |
| 5 Years | 57% |
| 6 Years | 63% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 6 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 9 | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 55 | 49 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 15 | 7 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 8 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 34 | 34 |
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