Kansas State University (K-State) got its start in 1858, when Bluemont Central College was founded and 53 students enrolled. Five years later Kansas State University became the first college in America to be officially designated a land-grant school. Today, there are more than 23,000 students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries attending this Kansas public university.

Kansas State University is renowned for the excellence of its faculty and programs. The more than 100 fields, 60 master's degree programs and 42 doctoral degree programs, an award-winning library, exceptional research facilities, internships, and study abroad opportunities at K-State allow students to achieve their academic and career goals.

The main campus of Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, Kansas. The "Little Apple," with a population of 49,000, is a classic college town with a zoo, a mall, 21 parks, and a recreation trail that circles the city. K-State's College of Technology and Aviation is located in Salina, home to the Smoky Hill River Festival. Students experience the college town atmosphere they desire at a Kansas public university.

Kansas State University is the leading American university in food safety research and training. It is the hub for the National Agricultural Biosecurity Center, a first detector and first responder to biological threats.