Among the Best
When you offer an exceptional student experience complete with a wide variety of academic choices, hands-on research opportunities and extracurricular activities that foster friendship, involvement and community, you're bound to get noticed both regionally and nationally. We're proud of our reputation for excellence, and the collective K-State family continually does its part to keep our reputation a reality.
National rankings
Princeton Review: Best Colleges
The Princeton Review ranked Kansas State University in multiple categories in "The Best 389 Colleges: 2024 Edition" report.
No. 1 for friendliest students |
No. 1 for best town-gown relations |
No. 2 for happiest students |
No. 4 for best quality of life |
No. 5 for best student support and counseling services |
No. 5 for best athletic facilities |
No. 6 for students love these colleges |
No. 6 for best health services |
No. 8 for best college dorms |
No. 9 for best career services |
No. 9 for best campus food |
No. 9 for college city gets high marks |
No. 15 for most active student government |
Princeton Review: Best Value Colleges
The Princeton Review ranked K-State in multiple categories in the "Best Value Colleges for 2023" report.
No. 2 for best alumni networks |
No. 2 for internships |
No. 10 for making an impact |
Money Magazine
One of Money Magazine's Best Colleges. (2023) |
College Rank
Top 10 best college towns in the nation. (2022) |
Regional rankings
SmartAsset
Top-ranked university value in the state of Kansas (2023) |
University Magazine
No. 1 university in Kansas (2022) |
Niche.com
No. 1 best college campus in Kansas (2024) |