Impacting the economy

K-State generated $2.3 billion in economic impact for Kansas. This total represents the direct impact of spending in the state ($652.3 million) and the indirect and induced spending ($1.6 billion) because of the presence of K-State. This indirect impact includes re-spending dollars within the local economy by vendors/suppliers and households, while institutional, employee and visitor spending all contributes to direct impact.

Supporting and sustaining jobs

K-State supported 21,335 jobs in Kansas, directly enhancing workforce vitality and strengthening the economy across sectors. These jobs, encompassing full-time and part-time positions, consist of direct employment by the university (8,949 jobs) and indirect and induced jobs (12,406 jobs).

These employment impacts directly contribute to Kansas’ overall workforce vitality and provide a boost to the economy. Individuals directly employed by K-State spend their earnings within the state, further supporting additional employment. Additionally, K-State's spending on capital projects, development and planning projects, and suppliers contributes to the creation of additional indirect jobs throughout Kansas.

Strengthening local and statewide tax bases

K-State received $235 million from the state of Kansas in fiscal year 2023. For every dollar K-State receives from Kansas taxpayers, $8.79 is generated by the university’s operations and programs in the state’s economy. This return on investment is a result of the work done at Kansas State University, and the impact of the institution is extended by K-State Athletics, the K-State Alumni Association and the KSU Foundation.