Undergraduate Admission Requirements
Ready to join a vibrant community shaping the future of agriculture, business, and economics? Becoming a student in the Agricultural Economics Department at K-State is your first step toward hands-on learning, industry-ready skills, and a supportive network of faculty and peers. Whether you're exploring agribusiness, agricultural economics, or related fields, our admissions process makes it easy to get started. Follow the steps below to apply, secure scholarships and financial aid, and begin your journey as a Wildcat!
Just follow the steps below:
- Apply for Admission & Scholarships
- Apply for Financial Assistance
- Visit the K-State Campus
- Experience College Life
- Apply for Housing
Dates to Remember:
December 1 | Priority Scholarship Deadline for All-University Scholarships
February 1 | Scholarship Deadline for College and Department Scholarships
December 1 | Financial Aid Deadline
April | K-State Open House
April | Orientation and Enrollment for Transfer Students
Virtual | Orientation and Enrollment for Freshmen Students
Frequently asked questions
When you are trying to make a decision about a place to go to school, it is best to have your questions answered before you make the decision. This is the place to find answers to commonly allusive questions.
The admissions process is simple and easy to do online. You can fill out the admissions forms at http://www.k-state.edu/undergradadmit/. Or you can call the Office of Admissions at 800.432.8270 toll free 785.532.6250. When completing the admissions forms, mark that you would like to study Agricultural Economics in the "field of study" area.
We think it is extremely valuable for you and your family to meet our faculty, students and staff, and to see our facilities and the campus. This will help you make a better decision about which school to attend. To schedule a campus visit, or call 785-532-1521. Campus visits take place on weekdays so that you can meet with academic advisors.
View the agricultural economics and agribusiness curriculum guidelines.
The month of June is reserved for new students to enroll in classes, see the campus and meet with advisors. To enroll in June you must make an appointment by calling 785.532.6250. Before you can make an appointment, you must already be admitted to K-State. We suggest if possible you apply one year in advance to your start of classes. This will allow you to receive as many scholarships as possible.
Tuition information is available on the K-State Financial Aid website. The amount you will spend on housing depends on where you live. On-campus, off-campus, scholarship houses or sororities and fraternities are the different options for you to consider. Click here to view more information about student housing options.
The Department of Agricultural Economics awarded more than $255,000 laste year. For more information about scholarship opportunities, visit Scholarships and Financial Aid. This is a very large sum compared with other departments and schools. We take pride in providing for our deserving students. Assistantships are available for undergraduate students as well. Outside of the department, K-State and the federal government provide substantial amounts in scholarships and loans for K-State students. See the K-State Office of FInancial Assistance for more details.
When you earn a degree from the Department of Agricultural Economics, employers from every industry and field will view you with respect knowing you have the knowledge and understanding of agricultural economics to make you a success. Studies of our alumni show that our graduates have among the highest rates of advancement in income and responsibility. Alumni now own and operate substantial business operations, serve as executives to Fortune 500 companies, hold elective offices at many levels, and serve society in countless ways. Our alumni are extremely loyal to our program and come to us for our graduates when they have employment needs.
Careers in any of these fields are possible with a degree in agricultural economics or agribusiness:
Agricultural Law
Accounting
Business Consulting
Commodity Merchandising
Finance & Insurance
Government Service
Human Resources
Marketing
Natural Resources
Management
Production Agriculture
Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about what you can do, visit our career section.
Classes are important, however what you do outside of class during your time at K-State is just as important. The Department of Agricultural Economics has several activities to add experiences that develop leadership, create friendships, and explore the field of Agricultural Economics. Learn more about our student organizations.
Yes, the international opportunities that await our students are abundant. Our students have the chance to go to locations across the globe. On every trip, whether it is an exchange for a year, a semester, a summer, or just a few weeks, our students are exposed to different cultures, languages and customs that expand their horizons and equip them for a career in our global economy. Read more in our study abroad section of the website.
Yes, we believe internships are crucial to helping students gain valuable skills for employment. We encourage every student to pursue an internship to acquire experience that will help them get a better job in our ever-changing economy. However, we don't just encourage you, we have the resources to help you find an internship and can help prepare you for interviews as well. Read more in our internship section.
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