K-State's main campus sits in "The Little Apple," and thrives in its vibrant college-town atmosphere.
Manhattan is a great atmosphere to explore new possibilities in a welcoming environment. In fact, the city was ranked one of the Top 10 college towns in the nation by the American Institute of Economic Research in 2017.
Employees love Manhattan because it's big enough to offer opportunities and adventures but small enough to center on the university.
Visit the Manhattan Area Chamber and Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau and learn how you are Made for Manhattan.
"Most Desirable" place to live in the U.S.
Acres for outdoor lovers at Tuttle Creek Lake
Walkable Destination in Kansas
One of the “Ten Best College Towns in America”
Located within the Kansas Bioscience Park, the Olathe campus provides a direct portal linking the university's powerful research capabilities to the Greater Kansas City area and beyond.
Olathe offers a unique blend of urban excitement and small-town charm. With a population exceeding 130,000, it is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. and the fifth largest in Kansas. Despite its rapid growth, Olathe maintains a small town charm within a growing city, consistently ranked among the "Best Cities" to live by Money and Forbes magazines.
Visit the Olathe Chamber of Commerce for more information on places to stay, shop and eat, as well as events and happenings around town!
Safest city in the United States (SmartAsset)
Neighborhood community parks
Greenest City in Kansas (Insurify)
Dining options
This professional learning environment is built on theory, research, and industry application, all within a small campus atmosphere located in Salina, Kansas.
Salina is a progressive city with a growing population of just under 50,000. Salina serves as the regional hub for medical services, retail trade, entertainment, and other unique attractions! A diverse economy and strong work ethic allow Salina to continually rank among Kansas’ best in such areas as cost of living, regional trade, career opportunities, and personal income. Imagine the possibilities for you in Salina!
Visit the Salina Chamber of Commerce for more information on places to stay, shop and eat, as well as events and happenings around town!
Unmanned Aerial Systems College in the United States
Growing population
Minutes average commute time
Below the national average cost of living
K-State Research and Extension provides research-based educational opportunities focused on improving the lives and communities of Kansans. Our network of specialists, agents, researchers and volunteers is present in each of the state's 105 counties. As a land-grant institution, Kansas State University strives to connect community needs with university resources. We do this through a network of county, district, area and campus offices, agricultural experiment centers and sites. Find extension careers in any of our three main campuses or one of our partnering counties across Kansas.
As the nation's first operational land-grant university, K-State's impact reaches every county in Kansas. Our bold new future outlines how our university will transform to serve new kinds of learners, solve grand global challenges, and serve the Sunflower State and all who call it home.
Learn more about how we're embracing innovative partnerships to build economic prosperity and advancement solutions for all 105 Kansas counties. We call it K-State 105!
Join us and find more reasons to Love Kansas.
State for Cost of Living in the U.S. (Forbes, 2023)
Friendliest State in America (Big 7 Travel)
Community Hospitals (Kansas Hospital Association)
Best Place to Move to for Work (Onlineu, 2022)
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