Kansas State University (K-State) is a public research university located in Manhattan, Kansas. It was founded in 1863 as the state’s first land-grant institution under the Morrill Act. As a public university, it receives funding from the state of Kansas and offers lower tuition rates for in-state students compared to private institutions.
K-State is part of the Kansas Board of Regents system, which oversees public higher education in the state. It provides a wide range of academic programs, research opportunities, and extension services, aligning with its mission as a land-grant university to serve the public.
