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Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas

  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
  • Cost
  • Online Offerings
  • Outcomes
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Located in Manhattan, Kansas, Kansas State University has earned dual recognition from Abound as a Best Online College and a Best College for Adults. The school combines flexible learning options with measurable student progress indicators, reflecting a focus on helping adult learners move steadily toward degree completion.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.k-state.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
1,319 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:13,516
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,370
  • Pell Grant students:2,910
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:1,337
  • Part-time students
    9%
  • Students over 25 years old
    9%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$332
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$18,745
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Online & Distance Programs

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Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences(2)
  • Communication Journalism and Related Programs(2)
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(1)
  • Education(2)
  • Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields(1)

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  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences(2)
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences(1)
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(2)
  • Social Sciences(1)
  • Transportation and Materials Moving(1)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(1)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(5)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:54%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:43%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
491 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Arts & Humaities
Business
Education
Healthcare
Science & Technology
Arts & Humaities
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
Yes

Arts & Humanities Program Overview

Kansas State University offers many arts and humanities programs. Students can engage in these programs fully online to accommodate their schedules. The cost per credit hour is about $424.

Degree Options Include

Human Development and Family Science Bachelor’s Degree
Interdisciplinary Social Science Bachelor’s Degree

Business
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
Yes

Business Program Overview

Kansas State University offers many business programs. Students can engage in these programs fully online to accommodate their schedules. The cost per credit hour is about $424.

Degree Options Include

General Business Bachelor’s Degree
Technology Management Bachelor’s Degree

Education
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
Yes

Education Program Overview

Kansas State University offers many education programs. Students can engage in these programs fully online to accommodate their schedules. The cost per credit hour is about $424.

Degree Options Include

Early Childhood Education Bachelor’s Degree/Unified Teaching License (B-K)
Elementary Education Bachelor’s Degree

Healthcare
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
Yes

Healthcare Program Overview

Kansas State University offers many healthcare programs. Students can engage in these programs fully online to accommodate their schedules. The cost per credit hour is about $424.

Degree Options Include

Dietetics Bachelor’s Degree
Nutrition and Health Bachelor’s Degree
Personal Financial Planning Bachelor’s Degree

Science & Technology
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
Yes

Science & Technology Program Overview

Kansas State University offers many science and technology programs. Students can engage in these programs fully online to accommodate their schedules. The cost per credit hour is about $424.

Degree Options Include

Animal Sciences and Industry Bachelor’s Degree
Food Science and Industry Bachelor’s Degree

Contact Kansas State University

Contact Admissions

Aaron Neely

k-state@k-state.edu

785-532-6250

Main Campus

Manhattan, KS 66506

785-532-6011

k-state@k-state.edu

Find Us Online

global.k-state.edu

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