Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas
About College of Business Administration
College of Business Administration is the graduate business school of Kansas State University, in Manhattan, Kansas. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 53. 80% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 540; average GPA is 3.44. Median starting salary is $78,000, 82% employed. Printed annual tuition is $8,000 — treat that as a sticker, not a full cost of attendance. Known for Best Value in MBA, Agribusiness, Online MBA, ROI. Best for Value Maximizers, Agribusiness, Midwest Professionals.
How Kansas State University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
College of Business Administration at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 540 average GMAT and a 3.44 GPA set the published bar ; 80% of applicants get in . Work trajectory, essays and fit still carry weight.
- GMAT or GRE (test waivers case-by-case)
- Essays + résumé
- Recommendation(s)
- Interview (by invitation)
Outcomes
82% employed · median starting salary$78,000.
Tuition may be in-state or incomplete — treat the sticker as a starting point, not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Manhattan
College of Business Administration is in Manhattan, Kansas. The MBA is a two-year (or shorter) bet on a place as much as a school — employers, cost of living, and the alumni who stayed.
Overview
College of Business Administration is the graduate business school of Kansas State University, based in Manhattan, Kansas.
College of Business Administration FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is College of Business Administration located?
College of Business Administration is in Manhattan, Kansas.
Is the College of Business Administration MBA accredited?
Yes. College of Business Administration is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at College of Business Administration?
The published average GMAT is 540.
What is the average GPA at College of Business Administration?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.44.
What is the College of Business Administration MBA acceptance rate?
College of Business Administration publishes an acceptance rate of 80%.
What is the median starting salary for College of Business Administration MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $78,000.
What is the employment rate after the College of Business Administration MBA?
82% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the College of Business Administration MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $8,000 — treat that as a sticker, not a full cost of attendance.
How long is the College of Business Administration MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the College of Business Administration MBA class?
The published class size is about 53 students.
What is College of Business Administration known for?
College of Business Administration is known for Best Value in MBA, Agribusiness, Online MBA, ROI.
Who is the College of Business Administration MBA best for?
Best for Value Maximizers, Agribusiness, Midwest Professionals.
Data reflects 2026 admissions cycle. Annual tuition is the printed sticker and may be in-state for public programs — not a full cost of attendance. Report-card grades are MBA Stack's editorial read of those figures (outcomes and payback, not prestige). This is not a third-party rank.
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