K-State Rising in the Rankings
Kansas State University made one of its most significant improvements in recent years in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, climbing 42 places to No. 88 among Best Value Schools. K-State rose seven spots to tie at No. 158 among National Universities and moved up to No. 84 among Top Public Schools, improving from No. 91 in last year’s rankings.
Best Colleges Rankings
As a public land-grant research university, we are setting the standard as a next-generation institution focused on teaching, research and engagement in Kansas and beyond. With world-class faculty, talented students and dedicated staff, K-State is solving challenges by developing technology, delivering solutions and preparing tomorrow's leaders today.
Recognized as a Top 100 Public University and a Top 100 Best Value, K-State is serving students and creating access to in-demand, high-quality degrees. These rankings are a recognition of the hardworking and passionate people who fulfill our mission and serve the State of Kansas.
- #84 Public Schools, National Universities
- #88 Best Value Schools, National Universities
- #96 Undergraduate Engineering Programs (Doctorate)
- #112 Best Colleges for Veterans
- #113 Undergraduate Psychology Programs
- #125 Undergraduate Computer Science Programs
- #131 Undergraduate Business Programs
- #139 Undergraduate Economics Programs
- #158 Overall - National Universities
- #396 Top Performers on Social Mobility, National Universities
Best Graduate School Rankings
World-class research takes place every day in our labs, fields and farms at K-State. Faculty and researchers engage in discoveries that solve challenges in Kansas and across the world. With 16 graduate programs ranked at the top of their fields and seven in the Top 100 in the nation, K-State is creating impact through research and education.
- #13 Veterinary Medicine
- #15 Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- #60 Communication Sciences and Disorders
- #66 Statistics
- #73 Education
- #89 Physics
- #91 Chemistry
- #91 Mathematics
- #95 Psychology
- #103 Computer Science
- #104 Sociology
- #105 Economics
- #111 Engineering Schools
- #112 History
- #119 Biological Sciences
- #121 Public Administration
- #135 Fine Arts Programs
- #137 Public Health
Best Online Programs Rankings
Learners can earn a K-State degree from anywhere in the world, with seven programs ranked in the Top 25 in the nation and a total of 10 programs in the Top 100. Online learning at K-State offers a quality education for veterans and others seeking an online degree for career success.
- #9 Master's in Education Programs for Veterans
- #14 Master's in Special Education Programs
- #17 MBA Programs for Veterans
- #20 Master's in Education Programs
- #20 MBA Programs
- #22 Bachelor's in Business Programs
- #24 Master's in Business Programs (Excluding MBA)
- #35 Bachelor's Programs for Veterans
- #36 Master's in Engineering Programs
- #66 Bachelor's Programs