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Office of Recruitment and Leadership Development, 1056 Rathbone Hall
Manhattan, Kansas 66506 USA
| Phone: | 1-785-532-5455 | | Fax: | 1-785-532-7810 |
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 Program Overview
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The College of Engineering (COE) at Kansas State University (KSU) offers a wide range of Bachelor of Science (BSc) degrees spanning 11 major fields of specialization. Many of these areas of study include their own separate program options, allowing students to pursue studies most applicable to their career goals and aspirations.
The architectural engineering program prepares students with fundamental engineering competence in the analysis and design of buildings and their systems. Specifically, students apply engineering fundamentals and design principles for engineering the infrastructure of architecture, including structural, mechanical and electrical building systems and all the subdisciplines that are related to these primary designations.
The biological systems engineering program prepares students for professional engineering careers relating to the production and processing of agricultural and biomass materials for food, non-food, and fiber products while conserving natural resources and protecting the environment. Biological, machinery and environmental engineering are special biological systems engineering options.
Chemical engineering students apply mathematics and science, especially chemistry, to design and manufacture diverse products. Some of the products focused on include: fuels, medicine, plastics, paper, food and semiconductors, as well as living tissues such as artificial skin.
The civil engineering program prepares students to plan, design, construct, and operate structures, transportation facilities, water supply and waste treatment systems, and water resource facilities. Construction, structural, and environmental engineering are curriculum options.
The computer science curriculum emphasizes a broad foundation of computer organization, programming languages, software engineering, distributed computing systems, data systems, algorithms, data structures, programming systems and environments, and mathematics, together with electives that focus on some aspect or application of computers.
The computer engineering curriculum focuses on circuits, electronics, electromagnetics, digital systems and microprocessors, as well as software in programming languages, algorithms, data structures and operating systems.
The construction science and management program prepares students to be professional constructors, operating as managers of personal resources, financial resources, material and machines. The program is an engineering-based management program designed to produce technically competent managers of construction.
The information systems program focuses on the use of computers to solve problems arising in the operations of business and commerce. Specializations include information systems analyst/designer, database manager, management information systems specialist, application programmer and communications analyst.
The electrical engineering program prepares students to design systems that deal with electricity or electronics, including microchip technology, bioengineering, wireless communications systems, digital and analog electronics, power generation and distribution, and transmission, conversion and processing of energy and information.
Industrial engineering students learn how to design work methods, manufacturing and production processes, facilities and management systems to produce goods and services. Students learn how to effectively use resources and maximize system productivity.
The mechanical engineering program prepares students to design machines and systems for the conversion, control, and transfer of energy. Within mechanical engineering, the nuclear engineering option prepares students to design systems that deal with radiation.
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| Highlights
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- Eleven major degrees, several of which include a number of options and specializations
- Students have the option of enrolling in a co-op program by alternating work and study terms
- All majors offered by the College of Engineering are accredited
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| Facts
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| Year Program Founded | 1884 | | Program Length | 4 years | | Degrees Offered | BSc | | Postgraduate Opportunities | yes |
Calendar Year:
fall (Aug–Dec)
spring (Jan–May)
summer (Jun–Aug)
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| Disciplines
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Architectural; Biological Systems; Chemical; Civil; Computer; Computer Science; Construction Science & Management; Electrical; Industrial; Information Systems; Mechanical
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| Study Options
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| Recognition
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- ABET-accredited programs at KSU are listed following the profile section
- Construction science and management major accredited by the American Council for Construction Education
- Computer science major accredited by ABET, inc. (Computing Accreditation Commission)
- All other major programs accredited by ABET, inc. (Engineering Accreditation Commission)
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| Student Profile
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| Students Applied/yr | 1,611 | | Students Accepted/yr | 1,089 | | Students Enrolled/yr | 790 | | Total Program Enrollment | 2,900 | | Class Sizes: | | | Junior Level | 15–40 | | Senior Level | 15–40 |
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| University and Location
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Founded in 1863, Kansas State University has a total enrollment of approximately 23,000 and offers more than 200 majors and options for bachelor's degree students, as well as 67 master's and 47 doctoral programs.
The university's varsity teams compete in the NCAA Division I in the Big 12 conference. Men's sports include basketball, football, track, baseball, cross-country and golf, while women compete in basketball, volleyball, cross-country, golf, track, crew, tennis and equestrian.
KSU's 688-acre main campus in Manhattan, Kansas has nine residence halls, three scholarship houses, 34 fraternities and sororities, and university apartments that house over 4,000 students. The Rec Center includes 14 racquetball courts, 10 basketball courts, two indoor jogging tracks, free weights, exercise and weight machines, tennis, handball and sand volleyball courts and lighted playing fields.
Manhattan, Kansas is located 125 miles west of Kansas City, in the rolling Flint Hills of the northeastern part of the state. Approximately 50,000 people live in Manhattan. Nearby Tuttle Creek Reservoir is one of the largest man-made lakes in the Midwest.
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| Admissions
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Admission to the COE is granted to graduates of accredited Kansas high schools. Out-of-state applicants are expected to have a strong academic rank in class and good ACT scores.
International applications are judged by several factors, including: secondary school record, test scores, academic record at the college and university level, grade trends, and grades in mathematics, physical sciences and related areas.
All US applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable $30 application fee. A six- or seven-semester transcript is needed to establish admissibility to KSU, while a final transcript, indicating the applicant's graduation date, must be sent from the applicant's high school to the Office of Admissions as soon as it is available. ACT or SAT scores are required, but the ACT is preferred.
International students must submit: completed application forms, a US$80 application fee, translated secondary school records, TOEFL results, a notarized affidavit of financial sponsorship and, where applicable, translated college transcripts. A minimum score of 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, or 213 on the computer-based version, is required for admission, unless the applicant has completed a full year of English at an accredited postsecondary institution in the US.
International application deadlines are June 1 for fall admission, October 1 for spring admission and March 1 for summer admission.
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| Support for International Students
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The International Student Center (ISC) provides orientation programs for newly arriving students, assistance in complying with immigration regulations and a conversational English Language Program.
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| Buildings and Facilities
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The university maintains numerous computing labs on campus for use by all KSU students. Most labs are open 24 hours per day and contain IBM-compatible microcomputers, Unix workstations and printers. All lab computers are connected to the Internet. Wireless communication is available throughout the engineering buildings.
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| Institute at a Glance
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| Total Enrollment | 23,000 | | Private vs Public | public | | Campus Setting | suburban | | # in College Housing | 4,000 |
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| Location at a Glance
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| City Population | 50,000 | | Climate Range | 17° to 91°F |
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| Admissions at a Glance
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Minimum Academic Requirements:
graduation from an accredited Kansas high school or the equivalent
Minimum English Requirements:
TOEFL 550 (pbt), 213 (cbt)
Domestic Student Application Deadlines:
rolling admissions
International Student Application Deadlines:
Jun 1 (fall), Oct 1 (spring), Mar 1 (summer)
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| International Students
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| Institute Enrollment | 2,800 | | Program Enrollment | 96 | | % of Program Enrollment | 4% | | Admitted/yr to Program | 20 |
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| Countries of Origin:
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International students come to KSU from a variety of countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Central and South America.
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| Annual Expenses (in US$)
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| In-State Tuition | $226.50/credit hour | | Out-of-State Tuition | $551/credit hour | | Int'l Student Tuition | $551/credit hour | | Int'l Student Fees | – | | Co-op Term Fees | n/a | | Total Tuition for Degree: | | | In-State Students | $28,000–32,000 | | Out-of-State Students | $66,000–72,000 | | International Students | $66,000–72,000 | | Books | $4,000–5,000 | | Accommodation (including food costs): | | | Residence | $6,000–8,000/year | | Private | $7,000–9,000/year | | Homestay | n/a |
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