Manhattan, KS
Admission is not highly competitive: about 79 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 16 percentage points since 2019, from 95% to 79% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8,277 | 7,894 | 3,202 | 95% |
| 2020 | 9,208 | 8,669 | 2,986 | 94% |
| 2021 | 9,822 | 9,391 | 2,848 | 96% |
| 2022 | 9,706 | 9,234 | 2,909 | 95% |
| 2023 | 13,437 | 10,663 | 3,187 | 79% |
Fall 2023 applicants
5,839 of 7,115 women and 4,824 of 6,322 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Kansas State University has an acceptance rate of 79% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 10,663 of 13,437 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 79 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
13,437 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 3,187 enrolled.
No. Kansas State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 16 percentage points since 2019, from 95% to 79% — it has become more selective.