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Kansas State University Computer Science Programs

Kansas State University is a public institution located in Manhattan, KS. A Smaller City provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Kansas State University Rankings

K-State has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#24 of 404	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#244 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Kansas State University?

Contact details for K-State can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	919 Mid-Campus Drive, Anderson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506
Phone:	7855326011
Website:	www.k-state.edu/
Admissions:	www.k-state.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.k-state.edu/sfa

How Do I Get Into K-State?

You can apply to K-State online at: https://www.k-state.edu/admissions/apply/

K-State is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for K-State

This is what K-State considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Considered but not required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into K-State?

K-State maintains an acceptance rate of 82%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 28% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

6% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 81% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at K-State, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 550 and 640. Math scores were between 510 and 620.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1060 to 1260. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at K-State ranged between 20 and 27.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at K-State are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	7,247	5,796	80%
Women	8,258	6,872	83%

Can I Afford Kansas State University?

The average net price after aid at K-State is $17,883. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$10,243
In-State Fees	$978
Out-of-State Tuition	$27,590
Out-of-State Fees	$978
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$11,221
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$28,568

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 21% of students at K-State receive some form of financial aid (3,124 students).

Nearly 78% of students at K-State receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,399 per student.

21% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,009.

Student Loan Debt

36% of K-State undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,246 per year.

Kansas State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 5,617 students enrolled at K-State. K-State is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 14,835 undergraduate students at K-State, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Kansas State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	296
Black or African American	430
Hispanic	1,438
White	11,660
American Indian/Alaska Native	59
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	14
Two or More Races	578
Non-Resident	252

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at K-State break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Kansas	2,459
Missouri	333
Nebraska	122
Colorado	102
Texas	102

Additionally, approximately 1.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Kansas State University Graduate Student Diversity

4,632 of K-State’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at K-State, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Kansas State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	138
Black or African American	171
Hispanic	347
White	3,024
American Indian/Alaska Native	18
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	9
Two or More Races	129
Non-Resident	708

Online Learning at Kansas State University

K-State offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

7,234 undergraduate students at K-State took at least one online class — of those, 1,525 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 682 students took at least one online class and 1,840 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Kansas State University

These computer science degree programs are offered by K-State, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	101	11	4	116
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	7	—	—	7

Academic Programs at Kansas State University

K-State offers 29 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

K-State has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.