Kansas State University
Office of Student Admissions
College of Veterinary Medicine
101 Trotter Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan KS 66506-5601
Telephone: (785) 532-5660
Fax: (785) 532-5884
Email:
admit@vet.k-state.edu
www.vet.k-state.edu
Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, is located 125 miles west of Kansas City near Interstate 70. With a population of about 70,000 including KSU, Manhattan is in an area surrounded by many historical points of interest in a rich agricultural area of north central Kansas. Recreational activities abound in Manhattan and the surrounding area with fishing, boating, camping, and hunting among the favorites. Sporting events, theater, concerts, and excellent parks contribute to the many activities available. Kansans enjoy the 4 seasons, each of which brings its own special activities and events.
Kansas State University is on a beautiful 664-acre campus. The College of Veterinary Medicine opened in 1905. It is located on 80 acres just north of the main campus in 3 connected buildings.
Application Information
For specific application information (availability, deadlines, fees, and VMCAS participation), please refer to the contact information listed above.
Contract tuition: resident tuition
Resident seats: approximately 45
Contract seats: 5 with North Dakota
Residency implications: to be eligible to be in the Kansas pool of applicants, the applicant must be a Kansas resident for tuition purposes at the time of application. Kansas accepts about 60 nonresident students per year. International applicants are considered. Kansas has a contract for students from North Dakota.
Prerequisites for Admission
Course Requirements and Semester Hours
|
Expository writing I and II |
6 |
|
Public speaking |
2 |
|
Chemistry I and II |
8 |
|
General organic chemistry, with laboratory |
5 |
|
General biochemistry |
3 |
|
Physics I and II |
8 |
|
Principles of biology or general zoology |
4 |
|
Microbiology, with laboratory |
4 |
|
Genetics |
3 |
|
Social sciences and /or humanities |
12 |
|
Electives |
9 |
Science courses must have been taken within six years of the date of enrollment in the professional program.
Required undergraduate GPA: the minimum required GPA to qualify for an interview is 2.80 on a 4.00 scale in both the prerequisite courses and the last 45 semester hours of undergraduate work. The most recent entering class had a mean prerequisite science GPA of 3.50.
AP credit policy: must appear on official college transcripts and be equivalent to the appropriate college-level coursework.
Course completion deadline: prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the spring term of the year in which admission is sought.
Standardized examinations: Graduate Record Examination (GRE®), general test, scores are required by October 1, unless all prerequisites are completed at Kansas State University.
Additional requirements and considerations
Animal/veterinary work experience and knowledge
Employment record
3 evaluations required by nonfamily members, one a veterinarian, one academic or preprofessional advisor, one professor, or other professional.
Summary of Admission Procedure
Timetable
VMCAS application deadline: Tuesday, October 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Kansas State University supplemental application deadline: postmarked by Monday, October 1, 2013
Date interviews are held:
Kansas residents: mid-December
Nonresident: early January
North Dakota: February
Date acceptances mailed: within 3 weeks after interview
School begins: mid-August
Deposit (to hold place in class): $500.00.
Deferments: may be considered by Admissions Committee for extraordinary circumstances.
Evaluation criteria
A 4-part admission procedure is used, including evaluation of science grades, evaluation of all 3 GRE® scores, assessment of the application and narrative, and a personal interview.
Prerequisite science GPA 30%
Test scores 40%
Interview score including: 30%
References
Animal/veterinary experience
Leadership in college and community
Autobiographical essay
2012–2013 admissions summary
|
Number of Applicants |
Number of New Entrants |
|
Resident |
119 |
45 |
|
Nonresident |
1,156 |
63 |
|
North Dakota |
15 |
4 |
|
Total |
1,290 |
112 |
* For further information, see the listing of contracting states and provinces.
Expenses for the 2012–2013 Academic Year
Tuition and fees (subject to change)
|
Resident |
$22,403.60 |
|
Nonresident |
$48,897.20 |
* For further information, see the listing of contracting states and provinces.
Dual-Degree Programs
Combined DVM–graduate degree programs are available.
Combined DVM-MPH degree programs are available.
Early Admission Program
The Veterinary Scholars Early Admission Program is designed for those students having a genuine desire to enter the veterinary profession who attend Kansas State University with an ACT score of 29 or greater or an equivalent SAT score and who complete a successful interview during the fall semester of their freshman undergraduate year.
Page Updated: March/20/2013