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Campuses

Each of our three campuses has its own strengths and connections that fit perfectly within our university umbrella. Learn more about each of our unique campuses below. 

Manhattan campusManhattan

K-State's main campus sits in "The Little Apple," and thrives in its vibrant college-town atmosphere. 

  • The Manhattan campus encompasses more than 2,320 acres, including agricultural and research facilities.
  • Manhattan has a population of more than 56,000, and enjoys a great relationship with the K-State family.
  • This campus is situated next door to Fort Riley, a large Army installation, and collaborates on many military-focused projects.
  • The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's National Bio and Agro-defense Facility is being constructed adjacent to campus.

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Olathe campusOlathe

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.

  • The newest K-State campus, Olathe opened its doors in 2011.
  • K-State Olathe is focused on expanding the educational and economic growth of the region, particularly for professionals working in the metro area.
  • This campus facilitates many partnerships between researchers and companies, developing technology for industry needs around the world.
  • K-State Olathe also extends its expertise to K-12 leaders through educational programming in animal health, food safety and food security.

Polytechnic campusSalina

This professional learning environment is built on theory, research and industry application, all within a small campus atmosphere located in Salina, Kansas.

  • The Salina campus is particularly known for its world-class aviation program.
  • A state-of-the-art Student Life Center opened in 2009, and includes a full-size basketball court and various running and fitness areas.
  • This campus is one of the first and few universities in the nation to offer a bachelor's degree in unmanned aircraft systems and machine learning and autonomous systems.
  • Salina, a city of nearly 48,000, offers access to more than 600 acres of park land and the annual Smoky Hill River Festival.