Ksu

KSU commonly refers to Kansas State University, a public land-grant research university located in Manhattan, Kansas, United States. Founded in 1863 as the Kansas State Agricultural College, it is one of the state’s oldest higher education institutions and serves as the flagship campus of the Kansas State University system. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across multiple colleges and schools, emphasizing both liberal arts and professional disciplines.

Kansas State University conducts a broad research portfolio that spans agriculture, engineering, life sciences, veterinary medicine, social sciences, and humanities. It operates extension programs that connect academic research to practical applications for communities and industries throughout Kansas and beyond. The campus supports scientific facilities, initiative centers, and initiatives aimed at innovation, sustainability, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The university also maintains the Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus in Salina, focusing on applied sciences and workforce development.

In athletics, the Kansas State Wildcats compete in NCAA Division I as part of the Big 12 Conference. The university emphasizes student life, service, and global engagement, with numerous student organizations, study-abroad programs, and partnerships with international universities. Kansas State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and emphasizes research, teaching, and public service as core aspects of its mission.

KSU can refer to other institutions or organizations that use the same acronym, but Kansas State University is the most widely recognized usage in the United States.