Manhattan, KS Colleges
Manhattan
Manhattan is a city located in the northeastern part of the state of Kansas in the United States, at the junction of the Kansas River and Big Blue River. It is the county seat of Riley County and the city extends into Pottawatomie County. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 52,281. It is the principal city of the Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area – with an estimated population of 113,629, the Manhattan MSA is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the state.
Nicknamed The Little Apple in 1977 as a play on New York City's "Big Apple", it is best known for being the home of Kansas State University and has a distinct college town feel. Eight miles (13 km) west of the city is Fort Riley, a United States Army post.
In 2007, CNN and Money magazine rated Manhattan as one of the ten best places in America to retire young. The town was named an All-American City in 1952, becoming the first city in Kansas to win the award. In 2011, Forbes Magazine rated Manhattan No. 1 for "Best Small Communities for a Business and Career."
Schools in and around Manhattan, KS
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Manhattan Christian College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 345 students; $11,517 average out-state tuition; $11,517 average in-state tuition |
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Kansas State University
Four or more years; Public; 23,577 students; $17,700 average out-state tuition; $6,672 average in-state tuition |
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Manhattan Area Technical College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 533 students; $3,080 average out-state tuition; $3,080 average in-state tuition |
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Bryan College-Topeka
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 183 students; $16,200 average out-state tuition; $16,200 average in-state tuition |
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Washburn University
Four or more years; Public; 6,652 students; $14,100 average out-state tuition; $6,210 average in-state tuition |
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Flint Hills Technical College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 497 students; $2,700 average out-state tuition; $2,700 average in-state tuition |
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Emporia State University
Four or more years; Public; 6,314 students; $13,324 average out-state tuition; $3,614 average in-state tuition |
Manhattan, KS Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| Dr. Risdon Memorial Development Award | $5000 | June 15, 2012 |
| Harley and Geneva Anderson Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | June 30, 2012 |
| New Theatre Guild Scholarship Endowment | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
Popular Majors in Manhattan
- Elementary Education
- Social Science
- Business Administration and Management
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Animal Sciences
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Secondary Education
- Accounting
- Mechanical Engineering
- Journalism
- Finance
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Construction Engineering Technician
- Biology
- Sociology
- English Language and Literature
- Psychology
- Hospitality Administration/Management
- Architectural Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
