Kansas State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

18%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
1%
International
40
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Kansas State University has a diverse student body with 18% 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
81.2%(11,951)
Hispanic
8.7%(1,283)
African American
2.8%(411)
Asian
1.9%(280)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(60)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(14)
Two or More Races
3.9%(576)
Unknown
0.9%(139)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color18%
Total Enrollment19,722
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 50% female students and 50% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
49.8%(7,487)
Women
50.2%(7,559)

Gender Statistics

Men7,487

38% of total enrollment

Women7,559

38% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Kansas State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 74% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.9%(129)
18-19
34.6%(5,209)
20-21
39.8%(5,993)
22-24
15.9%(2,390)
25+
8.8%(1,325)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
4.6%(214)
22-24
24.6%(1,151)
25+
70.8%(3,310)

Age Diversity Insights

74%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

24%

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 77% in-state residents, 22% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
76.7%(2,177)
Out-of-State
22.4%(637)
International
0.9%(25)

Regional Representation

In-State2,177

77% of student body

Out-of-State637

22% of student body

International25

1% of student body

States Represented

40 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

18%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age