Kansas State University (K-State) is a public research university in Manhattan, Kansas — the "Little Apple." Founded in 1863 as the nation's first operational land-grant college, K-State serves nearly 20,000 students with programs spanning agriculture, engineering, business, education, veterinary medicine, and the arts. The university is globally recognized for its research in food safety, biosecurity, and grain science, and is home to the Purple Pride of Wildcat Nation, a community defined by its welcoming, tight-knit culture and the iconic Royal Purple spirit.
