Applying for Graduate School

Application deadlines vary by graduate program. Please check with your program of interest for their deadline.

International applicants must follow these deadlines:

NOTE: some graduate programs may have earlier deadlines for international applicants.

Applicants, including current K-State students, must upload copies of transcripts. You can upload unofficial copies. Do NOT send or email transcripts to the Graduate School in place of uploading to your application. Official copies will be requested at a later time or along with an admission offer.

International applicants should upload copies of degree certificates along with transcripts. All documents should be in English or certified translations to English. Follow the prompts in the application.

The application fee is payable when submitting your application. The Graduate School does not provide fee waiver codes. Departments may be able to offer a fee waiver code to a limited number of applicants based on a competitive process. Please contact the graduate program if you have questions.

Application fees

McNair Scholars

Applicants who are McNair Scholars will receive a fee waiver, which is provided directly in the online application.

Graduate certificates as a step towards a master’s degree

If you apply for a graduate certificate program and are not a current K-State graduate student, the you will pay a $35 application fee. If while you are in the certificate program you apply to a master’s program, the $35 paid for the graduate certificate application will be deducted from the master’s program application fee.

Adding a graduate certificate to a current graduate student’s academic work

If you are currently enrolled in a K-State master’s or doctoral program and also want to pursue a graduate certificate, you must apply to the graduate certificate program, and there is no application fee for the graduate certificate program.

If your selected graduate program requires letters of recommendation, you will be prompted to enter contact information in the online application. Your referees are automatically contacted and recommendations are added to your application as they are completed. Information for the few programs that do not require references are provided once you start the application.

Requirements for admission vary across programs. The application system is tailored for each academic program's requirements for supporting documents.

Be prepared to answer program specific questions. Upload all requested documents. This might include: statement of purpose, objectives, portfolio, CV/resume, writing sample, etc. Not all programs require these documents. It is recommended that you inquire about required documents with your program of interest before beginning the application.

A few academic programs require GRE/GMAT scores (see table below). You can submit the unofficial score when you start the application. For programs that optionally accept the GRE, submit GRE score information in the online application when prompted. When you take your GRE/GMAT use institution code 6334 for Kansas State University.

Graduate programs that require a GRE score for the application

Assistantships and scholarships

Academic programs may offer assistantships or scholarships to graduate students. For more information please contact the graduate program. You do not need to have funding offered in order to start your application.

Additionally, you may explore assistantship opportunities in Handshake, or through K-State's Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs.

Complete your KSN profile to be considered for scholarships: All students are added to the K-State Scholarship Network portal at the time of admission. If admitted to a graduate program, you are encouraged to complete your profile to provide more information that may expand your eligibility for scholarships. The KSN deadline is March 15th.

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition rates are determined by campus. Tuition and fees rates are available on K-State's Division of Financial Services site. On this site, you can also find information about billing and payment options, frequently asked questions, and other information about financial assistance.

For international students

Demonstration of funds to support your education: Each international applicant must indicate the source of financial support after admission to the graduate program. Your admission letter will provide information about how to submit the Affidavit of Financial Support. The funds may be your own, provided by a sponsor, or from a scholarship or a combination of these. The estimated costs information shows the current minimum estimated funds an international applicant must show if admitted to a graduate program in order to receive required documents for travel.

For admission purposes, English proficiency test scores are required if English is not your native language and you are not a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. See a list of countries exempt from this requirement. Valid scores accepted are TOEFL, PTE, and IELTS. We do not accept ‘Duo Lingo’ or TOEFL IPT. If your scores are below the required minimum, you may be eligible for the Pathway program. If you received a U.S. degree from an accredited U.S. university, English proficiency test scores are not required.

*Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA):
Please note that any non-native English speakers, whether a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or international student, offered a Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) must meet the speaking requirements as specified in Chapter 1, Section G in the Graduate Handbook.

• Applications are reviewed by the academic program. The review process may take some time. Questions about the status of your application should be directed to the academic program.
• After the academic program has completed review of your application, the Graduate School will review your application and make the final decision. You will receive an email notification of the decision.
• If you are offered admission, please visit your application portal. In the "Post-Admission Checklist," submit your "reply to offer of admission" to let us know whether or not you accept the offer so we know if you will be attending K-State. Contact the academic program if you wish to defer your admission to a later semester.