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Kansas State University

Kansas State University is a large public land‑grant research university in Manhattan, Kansas, known for its strong agriculture, engineering, and veterinary programs and a friendly “Wildcat” campus culture. Students often rave about the tight‑knit community feel, the energy around football and basketball games, the many student organizations and Greek‑life options, and the classic Midwestern college‑town atmosphere.

State

Kansas

Student Population

22,000

Acceptance Rate

79–80%

GPA Range

3.3–3.6

SAT Range

1040–1260

Common Majors

engineering, agriculture/animal sciences, business, kinesiology, psychology

“The student body feels welcoming and down‑to‑earth, school culture revolves around tailgates, spirit events, and campus‑wide traditions, sports create a strong sense of shared identity, professors are supportive but expect you to stay on top of coursework, and off‑campus life mixes small‑town Manhattan spots, local parks, and part‑time jobs or research that keep the routine grounded and active.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $10,942; Out-of-state: $27,816

Conference

Big 12 Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.15

Avg Women's Scores

74.05

Men's Team Notes

Wildcats men delivered consistent low-72s team averages over 14 events, securing top-10 finishes at Big 12 Championships with strong par-5 scoring led by upperclassmen. Individual top-20s highlighted depth; solid home performances at Colbert Hills fueled regional contention amid windy Plains conditions.

Women's Team Notes

Wildcat women maintained mid-74 averages across 12 invitationals, highlighted by top-8 finishes with sharp par-4 accuracy and birdie opportunities from sophomore standouts. Veteran reliability anchored lineup; impressive previews advanced postseason positioning on challenging Kansas layouts.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Grant Robbins

Women's Coach

Stew Burke

Men's Email

grant.robins@k‑state.edu

Women's Email

saburke@kstatesports.com

Men's Coach Bio

Grant Robbins is Kansas State men’s head golf coach, entering his 10th season at the helm in 2023–24. A veteran coach with over two decades in collegiate golf, he has led the Wildcats to multiple NCAA‑Regional appearances, including their first since 2009, and a strong top‑25 national ranking. Robbins emphasizes team development, academic excellence, and a competitive schedule that has raised K‑State’s profile in the Big 12.

Women's Coach Bio

Stew Burke is Kansas State women’s head golf coach, hired in 2023 to lead the Wildcats’ program. A former K‑State assistant and successful head‑coach at Tulane, Burke brings a championship‑level mindset and a focus on recruiting and technical‑skill development. Under his leadership the women’s team is being rebuilt with an emphasis on lower stroke averages, a strong team culture, and improving the program’s standing within the Big 12.

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