A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at K-State are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 22% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
78%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 12% more female students than male students enrolled at Kansas State University with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, K-State has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
9,287
|
| Women |
10,435
|
K-State serves a very low number of students outside of Kansas, with 75 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
75%
|
| Out of State |
24%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
19% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 10% |
| Part time Undergrads | 8.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155399 IPEDS survey data for Kansas State University.