2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$19,874
Net Price
96%
Admitted
30%
Enrolled
68%
Graduation Rate
19/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Kansas State University
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 20,229. In 2021, there were 152 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #3 in Kansas and ranks #286 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
152
Total Enrollment
20,229
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for Kansas State University
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Kansas Rank
Combining ranking factors for 23 schools that offer psychology degrees in Kansas, Kansas State University ranks #3.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Kansas State University ranks #286.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Kansas State University offers Research Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Research Psychology. At the doctorate level Research Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PhD |
| Research Psychology | 82 | 14 | 7 |
| Social Work | 49 | – | – |
| Total Graduates | 131 | 14 | 7 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 9,822 students applied to the Kansas State University. The university admitted 96% and 30% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Kansas universities is 2,759. On average, all Kansas institutions admit 77% and 30% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Kansas State University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 86%. Compared to all Kansas four or more years colleges, the percentage is 64%.
The overall graduation rate for Kansas State University is 68%, compared to 51% for all Kansas universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 30%.
Compare KSU to Kansas Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Kansas State University to the average of all Kansas four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
KSU
9,822
Applicants
96%
Percent Admitted
30%
Percent Enrolled
86%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
68%
Graduation Rate
KS Colleges
2,759
Applicants
77%
Percent Admitted
30%
Percent Enrolled
64%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
51%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 1,258 or 91% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 122 or 9% part-time faculty members employed at Kansas State University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 954 or 69%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
KSU
19 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
91%
Percent Full-Time
9%
Percent Part-Time
69%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
KS Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
48%
Percent Full-Time
52%
Percent Part-Time
46%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Kansas State University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $9,489, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,006.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $10,294 and the average cost for graduate fees is $931.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Kansas State University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Kansas State University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $10,100 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $4,204 |
| Total Living Expenses | $14,304 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $9,489 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,006 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $24,799 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $10,294 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $931 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $11,225 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Kansas State University is $19,874. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Kansas State University presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $13,436 | $13,359 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $14,653 | $14,742 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $16,868 | $16,707 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $20,156 | $20,608 |
| $110,001 and more | $21,390 | $21,936 |
Compare Kansas State University to all Kansas universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
KSU
$24,799
Cost to Attend
$6,360
Average Financial Aid
93%
Percent Receiving Aid
$19,874
Net Price
KS Colleges
$32,024
Cost to Attend
$12,278
Average Financial Aid
96%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,760
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 2,714 or 93%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 11,902 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $6,360.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 11,902 | $6,360 |
| Pell Grants | 3,308 | $4,297 |
| Federal Student Loans | 6,629 | $6,221 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Kansas State University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
KSU
11,902
Grant or Scholarship Aid
54%
Grants or Scholarships
3,308
Number of Pell Grants
15%
Pell Grants
6,629
Federal Student Loans
30%
Federal Student Loans
KS Colleges
2,184
Grant or Scholarship Aid
50%
Grants or Scholarships
863
Number of Pell Grants
20%
Pell Grants
1,288
Federal Student Loans
30%
Federal Student Loans
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