Kansas State University Rankings 2027

Kansas State University is a comprehensive institution that offers a wide array of programs across various disciplines. Located in the United States, Kansas State University emphasizes research and innovation, encouraging students to engage in hands-on learning experiences. The university community is vibrant and diverse, promoting collaboration and personal growth. Recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, Kansas State University is recognized and verified by UNIRANKS.

Kansas State University Rankings 2027

Recognized, Verified | Published 1 August 2026 | Updated 1 August 2026

Overall Score

40.04

Global Rank

#6,692

Regional Rank

#1,797

Country Rank

#1,524

Institution Status

Recognized, Verified

Kansas State University Overall Rankings 2027

Explore Kansas State University’s performance across the official UNIRANKS World University Rankings 2027. Each ranking indicator measures a different aspect of institutional excellence, from education quality and research performance to student wellbeing, employability, digital transformation, and global engagement.

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UNIRANKS Indicator Scores are normalized performance scores on a 0–100 scale and should not be interpreted as raw institutional percentages unless explicitly stated.

Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities

62.5 / 100

Campus Safety & Security Measures

67.2 / 100

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

58.4 / 100

Green Campus & Sustainability Initiatives

50 / 100

International Student Support & Cultural Inclusion

57.8 / 100

Student Housing, Dining, & Living Conditions

55.3 / 100

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

60.1 / 100

Faculty & Researcher Achievements

45.5 / 100

Industry & Employer Recognitions

43 / 100

Institutional Awards

40 / 100

National & Regional Recognitions

41.2 / 100

Student Awards & Competitions

38.7 / 100

Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking

47.5 / 100

Employer Reputation & Satisfaction

44.6 / 100

Graduate Employment Rate

48.9 / 100

Industry Partnerships & Internships

50.7 / 100

Notable Alumni & Career Progression

42.3 / 100

Quality of Employment

46 / 100

Global Standing & Recognition

38.2 / 100

National Recognition & Standing

40 / 100

Peer & Academic Reputation

37 / 100

Ranking Trends & Improvements

35 / 100

Global Partnerships & Collaborations

34.3 / 100

International Reputation & Recognition

32 / 100

International Student Support

37.5 / 100

International Students & Faculty

36.7 / 100

Multicultural Campus Environment

34.8 / 100

Student & Faculty Mobility

33.1 / 100

Global Research Collaboration

48.9 / 100

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation

49 / 100

Open Science & Accessibility

45.2 / 100

Research Impact & Excellence

52 / 100

Research Integrity & Quality

53.7 / 100

Research Output & Scale

55.3 / 100

Research Portfolio Strength & Growth

50.8 / 100

Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning

40.5 / 100

Accreditation & Recognitions

41.5 / 100

Assessment & Feedback Mechanisms

45 / 100

Classroom & Teaching Methodologies

44.8 / 100

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

46.7 / 100

Faculty-Student Ratio

50.4 / 100

Graduate & Postgraduate Success Rate

43.1 / 100

Graduate Research & Thesis Supervision

42.8 / 100

Internships & Industry Exposure

44.5 / 100

Practical Learning & Experiential Education

45.9 / 100

Program Diversity & Curriculum Innovation

43.3 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Learning Outcomes

42 / 100

Student Support Services

46.2 / 100

Academic Web Presence & Open Access

33.2 / 100

Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing

34.8 / 100

Interactive Features & Student Support Tools

35.5 / 100

Online Learning & Digital Services

36 / 100

Online Reputation & Backlink Authority

36.5 / 100

Search Visibility & SEO Authority

37.9 / 100

Social Media Presence & Influence

37 / 100

Website Performance & Speed

38.5 / 100

Website Quality & User Experience

38 / 100

Website Reach & Audience Engagement

35.5 / 100

Website Security & Technical Compliance

39 / 100

AI, Analytics & Automation

34 / 100

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

33.8 / 100

Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity

36.2 / 100

E-Learning & Online Education

39 / 100

digital Learning Ecosystem

38.7 / 100

Smart Campus Innovation & Emerging Technologies

38.4 / 100

Smart Teaching & Learning Technologies

37.5 / 100

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

46.5 / 100

Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach

42 / 100

Institutional Maturity & Stability

44.8 / 100

Program & Degree Portfolio

43.1 / 100

Student Population & Academic Scale

44 / 100

Academic Experience Feedback

39 / 100

Campus Life & Student Engagement

41 / 100

Retention & Student Continuity

42.2 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Survey Results

40.5 / 100

Student Support & Responsiveness

38.7 / 100

Student Voice & Complaint Resolution

37.8 / 100

Kansas State University Historical Rankings

Explore Kansas State University's historical ranking performance using records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive. Compare ranking positions, available scores, and long-term performance trends across years.

Historical ranking data for Kansas State University

Historical ranking records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive
Year	Overall Score	Global Rank
1980	NA	#334
1981	NA	#342
1982	NA	#350
1983	NA	#358
1984	NA	#369
1985	NA	#374
1986	NA	#318
1987	NA	#318
1988	NA	#334
1989	NA	#318
1990	NA	#341
1991	NA	#318
1992	NA	#318
1993	NA	#397
1994	NA	#318
1995	NA	#318
1996	NA	#318
1997	NA	#332
1998	NA	#318
1999	NA	#318
2000	NA	#370
2001	NA	#364
2002	NA	#352
2003	NA	#341
2004	NA	#341
2005	NA	#335
2006	NA	#329
2007	NA	#323
2008	NA	#322
2009	NA	#311
2010	NA	#305
2011	NA	#309
2012	NA	#301
2013	NA	#309
2014	NA	#297
2015	NA	#290
2016	NA	#339
2017	NA	#340
2018	NA	#340
2019	NA	#454
2020	NA	#452
2021	NA	#485
2022	NA	#434
2023	16	#17462
2024	16.03	#17462
2025	34.58	#8836
2026	34.58	#8836
2027	40.04	#6692

UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive

UNIRANKS maintains one of the world's largest historical university ranking archives, with institutional records dating back to 1980. Historical rankings, scores, and institutional data are continuously being verified, digitized, and expanded as new archival sources become available.

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