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Kansas State University Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MBA/PGDM(1 course)
Duration18-24 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 58 & Above
BBA(1 course)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo
MS(1 course)
Duration18-24 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 58 & Above
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Commonly asked questions
On Fees and Eligibility
Q:   What is the cost of living at Kansas State University?
A: 

Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

  • The number of credit hours you take

  • Whether you’re a Kansas resident

  • Your personal spending choices

  • Your travel habits

For the cost of living for UG students, you can check the table given below:

Billed Expenses

Students living on campus 

Students living off campus

Estimated tuition and mandatory fees

USD 28,348

USD 28,348

On-campus housing* and food* (3 meals/day)

USD 12,020

N/A

Off-campus housing and food

N/A

USD 9392

Options range in cost from USD 5,660-USD 9,650.

Q:   What is the application fee for admission at Kansas State University?
A: 

After fulfilling the eligibility for undergraduate and graduate programs, students must fill out the required personal details and submit the documents, such as transcripts, test scores, English language proficiency scores, affidavit of financial proof, and more. After completing the application, students must pay USD 80 (INR 6.7K) for the UG programme and USD 75 (INR 6.2K) for the PG programme as an application fee at K-State. (USD 1=INR 83.94 on 27 Aug 2024)

Q:   Is GRE score required for admission at Kansas State University?
A: 

No, the GRE is not required at the Kansas State University. However, the university recommends students submit a GRE score to increase the chances of selection. The university does not count GRE scores as a priority factor during admission but if a student has an excellent GRE score, it creates a positive impact in the resume. The K-State admission team prioritizes factors, such as high school grades, standardized test scores, English language test scores, essays, and reference letters.

Q:   What are the best reasons to attend Kansas State?
A: 

There are many better universities present in the USA than Kansas State University, but some best reasons compel students to take the university admission. Some of the best reasons to attend Kansas State are given below:

  • Academic programs: The university comprises more than 250 undergraduate programs and over 165 graduate programs in various specializations. This range of programs is rarely present at other universities.
  • Affordability: The K-state programs are present in the range between INR 14L and INR 23L. This is quite cheap compared to other universities.
  • Small class size: With 48% of classes with fewer than 20 students, the K-state is giving excellent small class experience to students to excel in their studies.
  • Graduation rate: The graduation rate is 47%, which is much more than many US-based universities.
  • Rankings: The national university ranking is under 200, which is not bad for starting a career.

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Kansas State University Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   What is the tuition fee for various courses at Kansas State University?
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Kansas State University offers 250 undergraduate programs and over 165 graduate programs. The university has more than 65 academic departments including Agriculture; Architecture; Planning and Design; Arts and Science; Technology and Aviation; Health and Human Sciences; and Veterinary Medicine. The Kansas State University tuition cost ranges between INR 14L and INR 18L; for the UG program, it is INR 23L. The K-State fees for popular programs are given below:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MS (1 course)

INR 14 L

MBA/PGDM (1 course)

INR 18 L

BBA (1 course)

INR 23 L

Q:   Is Kansas State University Tier 1?
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Kansas State University has been ranked at #801-1000 according to the QS World Rankings 2024 as well as the Times Higher Education Ranking 2023 and a rank of #507 based on the US News Global Universities Ranking 2023. The university is known to offer more than 350 undergraduate and graduate degree courses to international students every year. Kansas State University also has a four-campus system in locations such as Manhattan, Olathe, Salina and the Global Campus as well. 

Q:   What is Kansas State University ranked in the world?
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Kansas State University, one of the best universities in the world, was founded in 1863. Kansas State University is ranked as one of the best universities in the United States by US News & World Report. The university is ranked 507 in the most recent rankings for 2023, continuing a declining trend from 2022. Kansas State University ranks 801–1000 globally in the 2023 Times Higher Education University Ranking. The university is placed 801–1000 worldwide in the QS World University Ranking 2024. In the table given below, students can check the rankings of Kansas State University for three years according to the QS - World University Ranking and the (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking.

Ranked By 

KSU Ranking 2022

KSU Ranking 2023

KSU Ranking 2024

QS - World University Ranking

801-1000

801-1000

801-1000

THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking

801-1000

801-1000

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Answered a year ago

Kansas State University is grenerally considered easier to get into than the university of kansas.

Kansas state has an acceptance rate of 95% and Kansas University has an acceptance rate of 88%.

But Kansas state is considered to be better than Kansas State.

 

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Answered a year ago

Kansas State University is grenerally considered easier to get into than the university of kansas.

Kansas state has an acceptance rate of 95% and Kansas University has an acceptance rate of 88%.

But Kansas state is considered to be better than Kansas State.

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Surendra Kallnoor

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a year ago

Kansas State University is grenerally considered easier to get into than the university of kansas.

Kansas state has an acceptance rate of 95% and Kansas University has an acceptance rate of 88%.

But Kansas state is considered to be better than Kansas State.

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Surendra Kallnoor

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a year ago

The University of Kansas acceptance rate is 88% and the Kansas State University acceptance rate is 95%. There is a slight difference in the acceptance rate of both universities. However, it concludes that Kansas State University is more lenient and easy to get into as compared to others.

Both univers

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Akansha katariya

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Answered a year ago

Kansas State University accepts Duolingo scores for undergraduate admission. The minimum Duolingo requirement is 110 or above than that. Students whose native background is not English must prove their English language proficiency by submitting the following score:

English Language Test

UG Score

PG Score

IELTS

6.5 or above

6.5 or above

TOEFL iBT

79 or above

79 or above

PTE

53 or above

58 or above

Duolingo

110 or above

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University CityManhattan, Kansas, USA
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785-532-6011

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