Kansas State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

19%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
1%
International
46
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Kansas State University has a diverse student body with 19% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
80.1%(12,769)
Hispanic
9.2%(1,463)
African American
3.1%(497)
Asian
2.0%(319)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(65)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(16)
Two or More Races
4.1%(649)
Unknown
1.0%(163)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color19%
Total Enrollment21,976
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Kansas State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Kansas State University has a gender distribution of 51% female students and 49% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
49.5%(8,095)
Women
50.5%(8,264)

Gender Statistics

Men8,095

37% of total enrollment

Women8,264

38% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Kansas State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 69% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.1%(166)
18-19
36.7%(5,548)
20-21
38.3%(5,793)
22-24
14.8%(2,232)
25+
9.1%(1,374)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
3.9%(180)
22-24
27.0%(1,252)
25+
69.1%(3,200)

Age Diversity Insights

69%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

26%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Kansas State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 73% in-state residents, 26% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
73.2%(2,288)
Out-of-State
25.8%(805)
International
1.0%(31)

Regional Representation

In-State2,288

73% of student body

Out-of-State805

26% of student body

International31

1% of student body

States Represented

46 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

19%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age