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Kansas State University
About
Kansas State University is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Manhattan, Kansas, United States. It was opened as the state's land-grant college in 1863 and was the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Kansas. It is governed by the Kansas Board of Regents.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 46 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 18,454
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 5%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
- Staff
- 4,781
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | 22 | 170.4 | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Politics | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Ecology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Water Resources | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2018 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
QS
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 48 | 78.7 | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | =50 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2023 |
| Environmental Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 551-570 | - | 2022 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
US News
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | 81 | 47.2 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 101 | 47.2 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | 192 | 47.2 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | =215 | 47.2 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =422 | 47.2 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 447 | 47.2 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =505 | 47.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =712 | 47.2 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =723 | 47.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,002 | 47.2 | 2026 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsPublic university in Salina, Kansas, US
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Kansas State University?
Kansas State University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 901-950, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =696.
When was Kansas State University founded?
Kansas State University was founded in 1863.
What are the top subjects at Kansas State University?
Top subjects at Kansas State University include: Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Science, Agriculture & Forestry, Agricultural Sciences, Plant and Animal Science.
Where is Kansas State University located?
Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, United States.