History
Kansas State University is a comprehensive, research, land-grant institution serving students and the people of Kansas, the nation, and the world. Since its founding in 1863, the university has evolved into a modern institution of higher education, committed to quality programs, and responsive to a rapidly changing world and the aspirations of an increasingly diverse society.
Education
More 250 undergraduate majors and options, 43 graduate certificates, 73 master's degree programs, 39 doctoral degree programs, 4 educational doctoral programs, an award-winning library, exceptional research facilities, internships, and study abroad opportunities allow students to achieve their academic and career goals.
Research
At Kansas State University, we believe research is more than labs and statistics — it's knowing the right questions to ask. Our expert faculty conduct crucial research in the university's more than 90 research centers. In addition, K-State will work hand-in-hand with the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, or NBAF, which is being constructed at the university by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Our research efforts bring in more than $150 million a year annually, allowing us to be at the forefront of discovery in areas such as global food systems.
Distance Learning Courses
Education & Training (43)
- Postgraduate Certificate Academic Advising
- M.Sc. Academic Advising
- Postgraduate Certificate Adult Learning
- Doctorate Adult Learning and Leadership
- Graduate Certificate Conflict Resolution
- Master Early Childhood Education
- Doctorate Educational Leadership
- Postgraduate Certificate Educational Technology (Online)
- Graduate Certificate Health Coach
- Postgraduate Certificate Leadership Dynamics for Adult Learners
- Doctorate Leadership in Academic Advising
- Doctorate Leadership in Academic Advising
- Graduate Certificate Nonviolence Studies
- Graduate Certificate Online Teaching and Learning
- Postgraduate Certificate Professional Skills for STEM Practitioners
- Postgraduate Certificate Qualitative Research
- M.Sc. School Counseling
- Postgraduate Certificate Social Justice Education
- Ed.D. Special Education
- Master Special Education (Online)
- Postgraduate Certificate Teaching Students with Autism
Business & Management (36)
- M.Acc Accountancy
- Postgraduate Certificate Advanced Financial Planning
- Postgraduate Certificate Advanced Financial Planning
- Master Agribusiness (Online)
- Associate Degree Applied Business (Online)
- Postgraduate Certificate Business Administration
- Postgraduate Certificate Digital Media for Educators
- Master Engineering Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Financial Therapy
- Postgraduate Certificate Grassland Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Human Services Administration
- Postgraduate Certificate Indigenous Educational Leadership
- Graduate Certificate Kansas Insurance
- Postgraduate Certificate Leadership Dynamics for Adult Learners
- Master Mass Communications (Online)
- Graduate Certificate Nonprofit Leadership Studies (Online)
- Doctorate Personal Financial Planning
- Postgraduate Certificate Personal Financial Planning
- Postgraduate Certificate Professional Skills for STEM Practitioners
- Postgraduate Certificate Public Administration
- Postgraduate Certificate Qualitative Research
Social Sciences (19)
- Associate Degree Applied Business (Online)
- M.Sc. Community Development
- Postgraduate Certificate Community Development
- Postgraduate Certificate Conflict Resolution
- Graduate Certificate Conflict Resolution
- Postgraduate Certificate Financial Therapy
- Postgraduate Certificate Indigenous Educational Leadership
- Graduate Certificate Nonprofit Leadership Studies (Online)
- Graduate Certificate Nonviolence Studies
- Master Security Studies (Online)
- Postgraduate Certificate Social Justice Education
- B.Sc. Social Science
Medicine & Health (16)
- Postgraduate Certificate Animal Health Regulatory Affairs
- Graduate Certificate Community Health (Online)
- Bachelor Dietetics (Online)
- Postgraduate Certificate Food Safety and Defense
- Master Food Science (Online)
- M.Sc. Gerontology
- Postgraduate Certificate Gerontology
- Graduate Certificate Health Coach
- B.Sc. Kinesiology (Online)
- MPH Public Health
- Postgraduate Certificate Public Health
Applied Sciences & Professions (11)
- Bachelor Dietetics (Online)
- Master Fashion Studies
- Postgraduate Certificate Food Safety and Defense
- Graduate Certificate Food Safety and Quality
- Master Food Science (Online)
- Postgraduate Certificate Human Services Administration
- Postgraduate Certificate Social Justice Education
Computer Science & IT (11)
- Postgraduate Certificate Aerospace Cyber Operations
- Graduate Certificate Computer Science
- Master Cyber Human Systems
- M.Sc. Data Analytics
- Postgraduate Certificate Data Analytics
- Graduate Certificate Data Analytics (Online)
- Postgraduate Certificate Unmanned Aircraft Systems Information Assurance
- Associate Degree Web Development Technology
Engineering & Technology (11)
- M.Sc. Aeronautics
- Postgraduate Certificate Aerospace Cyber Operations
- Postgraduate Certificate Aerospace Safety
- M.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- M.Sc. Civil Engineering
- Master Engineering Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Unmanned Aircraft Systems Information Assurance
Agriculture & Forestry (6)
- Postgraduate Certificate Advanced Horticulture
- Master Agribusiness (Online)
- Postgraduate Certificate Animal Health Regulatory Affairs
- Postgraduate Certificate Food Safety and Defense
- Graduate Certificate Food Safety and Quality
- Master Food Science (Online)
Humanities (5)
- M.A. English (Online)
- M.A. Modern Languages
- Postgraduate Certificate Professional Interdisciplinary Sciences
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (5)
- Associate Degree Applied Business (Online)
- M.Sc. Operations Research
- Postgraduate Certificate Space Systems and Operations
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
- Master Fashion Studies
- MMus Music (Online)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
Journalism & Media (1)
- Master Mass Communications (Online)
Law (1)
Housing services
More than 5,000 students call our campus home. With ten residence halls, a large apartment community, one leadership/scholarship house for women and a house for honors students to choose from, we've got your housing needs covered.
ICT services
The mission of Network and Telecommunications Services is to provide a reliable, secure, high-performance information technology infrastructure for computing, networking and communications in a proactive, collaborative, service-oriented, customer-driven, cost-effective manner in support of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
Medical services
Kansas State University provides a variety of medical insurance plans, including dental, prescription and vision. In partnership with the State of Kansas, the State Employee Health Plan, or SEHP, we offer health insurance. Various medical plans are available to select from, allowing you to meet the needs of you and your family.
Campus life
Kansas State University is a four-campus system that values each piece of the puzzle.
Manhattan: K-State's main campus sits in "The Little Apple," and thrives in its vibrant college-town atmosphere.
Located within the Kansas Bioscience Park, the Olathe campus provides a direct portal linking the university's powerful research capabilities to the Greater Kansas City area and beyond.
Polytechnic: This professional learning environment is built on theory, research and industry application, all within a small campus atmosphere located in Salina, Kansas.
K-State Global Campus is a campus without borders, bringing more than 70 online programs to individuals throughout their lifetime, regardless of location.
Sports facilities
- Sport clubs
Compete with teams from other universities on non-varsity club teams. K-State is home to nearly 30 club teams, including everything from dodgeball to water polo.
- Intramural sports
Play sports you enjoy on campus without the pressure of varsity sports. K-State's intramural program hosts more than 60 individual, dual and team sports. Competition is divided into men's, women's, co-rec and living group divisions.
- K-State athletics
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Kansas State University has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association (NCA) of Colleges and Schools since 1916.