Campus Master Plan

The Campus Master Plan presents an ambitious and visionary framework for the future development of the campuses in Manhattan, Olathe and Salina over the next 10 to 15 years. This plan aligns with the university's strategic goals of investing in modern infrastructure that attracts top talent, facilitates cutting-edge research and encourages enrollment growth. The Kansas Board of Regents approved the Campus Master Plan on September 17, 2025.

People are walking along a pathway outside the redesigned Ahearn Field House.

Campus Master Plan

This plan outlines a vision for K-State's physical growth over the next decade.

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Aerial view of the proposed Integrated Wellness Building featuring a green roof space, surrounded by vibrant autumn trees.

Executive Summary

The Next-Gen Campus Master Plan encompasses the Manhattan, Olathe and Salina campuses to establish a unified vision for future development as One K-State.

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A reimagined Bosco Student Plaza features wide stone steps, autumn trees, and people walking or sitting.

Appendices

A comprehensive analysis was conducted to understand the campus at the beginning of the project.

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Next-Gen Campus Master Plan Supporting Materials

2015 North Corridor Campus Master Plan

2012 Campus Master Plan Supporting Materials

2004 Campus Master Plan

Executive Summary

This 2004 Report outlines the long range planning and design principles to be used by Kansas State University when designing new buildings and infrastructure improvements.

Five Year Capital Improvement Requests

In 1981, the space deficit on campus was 700,000 net square feet. Since that time, the university built over 600,000 net assignable square feet. In 2001, the university has nearly caught up with its space deficit needs but a diligent effort will be needed to maintain adequate space.

In 2004, approximately one million square feet of space required major renovation, including compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, fire and life safety code compliance and programmatic needs.

The Fiscal Year 2004 five and ten-year capital request as well as the needs for academic space includes approximately 250,000 net assignable square feet. It is anticipated that over the next 20 years, new programs will be developed and added and existing programs expanded to accommodate the growing student population, technology and curriculum changes.