Kansas State University Acceptance Rate
Manhattan, Kansas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 13,437
- Admitted
- 10,663
- Yield
- 29.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Kansas State University's acceptance rate has fallen from 94.9% in 2014–15 to 79.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 9,614 to 13,437 (+40%) over that period.
Its 79.4% rate makes Kansas State University more selective than about 43% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Kansas schools, it is more selective than about 52%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (82.1% for women vs 76.3% for men, a 5.8-point gap). Kansas State University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 29.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 9,614 | 9,127 | 94.9% | 3,757 |
| 2015–16 | 9,178 | 8,712 | 94.9% | 3,624 |
| 2016–17 | 9,213 | 8,667 | 94.1% | 3,581 |
| 2017–18 | 8,517 | 8,016 | 94.1% | 3,350 |
| 2018–19 | 8,685 | 8,112 | 93.4% | 3,467 |
| 2019–20 | 8,277 | 7,894 | 95.4% | 3,202 |
| 2020–21 | 9,208 | 8,669 | 94.1% | 2,986 |
| 2021–22 | 9,822 | 9,391 | 95.6% | 2,848 |
| 2022–23 | 9,706 | 9,234 | 95.1% | 2,909 |
| 2023–24 | 13,437 | 10,663 | 79.4% | 3,187 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,115 | 5,839 | 82.1% |
| Men | 6,322 | 4,824 | 76.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–630 | 6% |
| SAT Math | 510–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–27 | 84% |
How Kansas State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Kansas State University's acceptance rate?
Kansas State University's acceptance rate is 79.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (10,663 admitted of 13,437 applicants).
Is Kansas State University test optional?
Kansas State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Kansas State University?
Kansas State University received 13,437 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 10,663.
What SAT score do you need for Kansas State University?
Admitted students at Kansas State University typically scored 530–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Kansas State University getting harder to get into?
Kansas State University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 94.9% in 2014–15 to 79.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.k-state.edu/.