Kansas State University is a comprehensive, research, land-grant institution serving students and the people of Kansas, the nation, and the world.

Since its founding in 1863, the university has evolved into a modern institution of higher education, committed to quality programs, and responsive to a rapidly changing world and the aspirations of an increasingly diverse society.

Together with other major comprehensive universities, K-State shares responsibilities for developing human potential, expanding knowledge, enriching cultural expression, and extending its expertise to individuals, business, education, and government.

These responsibilities are addressed through an array of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, research and creative activities, and outreach and public service programs.

In addition, its land-grant mandate, based on federal and state legislation, establishes a focus to its instructional, research, and extension activities which is unique among the Regents' institutions.