Kansas State University

K-State Communities

Manhattan

The city of Manhattan is locally known as "The Little Apple" and has a population of more than 50,000 and is home to the largest K-State campus.

• Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
• City of Manhattan

Schools

• USD 383 Manhattan-Ogden
• USD 323 Rock Creek
• USD 320 Wamego
• USD 378 Riley County

Childcare Options

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• K-State Center for Child Development
• Stone House Early Childhood Education Center

Salina

The city of Salina has a population of more than 40,000 and is home to Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus, which provides a small campus atmosphere with a professional learning environment built on theory, research and industry application in the classroom. 

• Salina Area Chamber of Commerce
• City of Salina

Schools

• USD 305 Salina
• USD 240 Twin Valley
• USD 307 Ell-Saline
• USD 306 Southeast of Saline
• USD 393 Solomon 

Childcare Options

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Olathe

The city of Olathe is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area and offers big city adventures and small town escapes.  Kansas State University's Olathe Campus is the academic research presence within the Kansas Bioscience Park, providing a direct portal to K-State's broad capabilities and its many resources. 

• City of Olathe
• Olathe Convention & Visitors Bureau

Schools

• USD 233 Olathe
• USD 229 Blue Valley
• USD 231 Gardner Edgerton
• USD 232 De Soto
• USD 230 Spring Hill
• Shawnee Mission School District

Childcare Options

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