The mission of Kansas State University is to foster excellent teaching, research, and service that develop a highly skilled and educated citizenry necessary to advancing the well-being of Kansas, the nation, and the international community. The university embraces diversity, encourages engagement and is committed to the discovery of knowledge, the education of undergraduate and graduate students, and improvement in the quality of life and standard of living of those we serve.

Kansas State University ranks as one of the nation’s “cutting-edge schools,” according to a guidebook that pinpoints today’s hottest majors and the innovative colleges that offer them. K-State was the only school in the Big 12 to make the cut in Kaplan Publishing’s You Are Here: A Guide to Over 380 Colleges and Unlimited Paths to Your Future.

Roller hockey club, $1 movies at the Union, and downtown pep rallies. Will Ferrell at Bramlage Coliseum, local bands in Aggieville, and ballet or jazz in McCain Auditorium. At K-State you can customize your college life to fit your interests. You might raise money for charity, design a solar car, or lead your residence hall softball team to the championship. No matter what you do, you’re guaranteed to have fun and make friends for life.