Colleges · Manhattan
Colleges in Manhattan, KS
Manhattan is home to 3 colleges with about 17,864 students on campus. The largest is Kansas State University.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
3degree-granting, in Manhattan
Students on campus
17,864fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Kansas State University16,791 on campus
Most selective
Kansas State Universityadmits 82% of applicants
Lowest net price
Kansas State University$19,406 a year after aid
Every college
All 3 colleges in Manhattan
Kansas State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · 16,791 on campus
82%admitted$19knet price71%graduate$57kearnings
Manhattan Area Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · 957 on campus
Openadmitted$10knet price74%graduate$52kearnings
Manhattan Christian CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 116 on campus
100%admitted$24knet price44%graduate$49kearnings
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Manhattan: Bellus Academy (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Manhattan
0 more colleges are within 30 miles of Manhattan.
Manhattan Area Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Manhattan0.8 mi957 studentsKansas State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Manhattan1.3 mi16,791 studentsManhattan Christian CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Manhattan1.4 mi116 students
Straight-line distance from the center of Manhattan. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.