Entities

Kansas State University

Nickname
K-State
Acronym
KSU
Entity Type
Location
Founding Date
1863

Kansas State University is a public research institution with nearly 24,000 students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Students can study in more than 250 academic areas and some of the most popular majors are computer science, kinesiology, engineering, and health professions. The university considers itself a forerunner in research into global food systems. KSU is also the nation’s first land-grant university.

  • In terms of financial aid, it distributes over $286 million in grants, scholarships, and loans every year.
  • Over 475 student organizations can be found at the university, along with a plethora of sports teams.