Kansas State University

Founded in 1863 as the nation’s first operational land-grant institution, Kansas State University (K-State) is a premier public research university dedicated to high-impact innovation and student success. Holding the prestigious Carnegie R1 classification for very high research activity, K-State is a global leader in biosecurity, agricultural sciences, and engineering, with its main 2,300-acre campus situated in the vibrant community of Manhattan, Kansas.

K-State consistently earns national recognition for its exceptional ROI, recently climbing to No. 88 in the U.S. News & World Report "Best Value Schools" rankings. The university offers over 250 undergraduate majors and 160+ graduate programs across nine academic colleges, including its world-renowned College of Veterinary Medicine and the specialized K-State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus.

With a strong commitment to workforce readiness, K-State boasts a 96% career placement rate for new graduates. Beyond academics, the "Wildcat" experience is defined by a deeply engaged community and a "Dream Employer" culture, as recognized by Forbes. Whether through cutting-edge research at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) or its championship-winning Big 12 athletics, K-State continues to pioneer the next generation of global leadership and sustainable discovery.