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Kansas State University Salina

Our campus is centered around the student experience emphasizing innovative learning, real-world experiences and industry connections. If your ideal classroom is one with a smaller setting, this is the place for you.

About our campus

Kansas State University Salina Aerospace & Technology Campus is centered around the student experience emphasizing innovative learning, real-world experiences and industry connections. Our student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1–meaning our faculty are focused on each individual student. We are a tight-knit family with a small college feel and the resources of a Big 12 university. The campus houses the College of Technology and Aviation and is located in Salina, Kansas.

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Mission

We develop global leaders and foster innovation and talent development in aerospace, technology and specific needs of the region.

Core Values

  • INTEGRITY
    Always holding ourselves accountable to a moral standard or conduct & character that is right, true & authentic.
  • PROFESSIONALISM
    Practicing an ethos of excellence through elevated expectations of behavior & actions that are consistent, transparent, honest & appropriate to our professional presentation & reputation of the institution.
  • RESPONSIBlLITY
    Obliging ourselves to the safety & needs of others & to our own duties. Accepting the burden of trust & fulfilling expectations in a reliable manner.
  • RESPECT
    Recognizing we are one among many. Appreciating & honoring the value of multiple perspectives, abilities & qualities in others. Acknowledging that value is not solely predicted by agreement.
  • HOPE
    Anticipating, with confidence, that our persistent, positive actions will yield positive outcomes; that inspiration precedes achievement; & that optimism assures a better tomorrow.
  • GRIT
    Demonstrating resiliency by overcoming obstacles and setbacks when working to achieve goals.

What is our philosophy?

A K-State Aerospace and Technology education provides:

Innovative LearningInnovative Learning
Learning by doing, through hands-on projects, lab time and in-the-field training.

 

Real-World ExperienceReal-world Experience
Exploring innovations in your field through research, practicum and internship opportunities.

 

Industry ConnectionsIndustry Connections
Building relationships with industry members and gaining insight into your future career.

 

Student FocusStudent-focused
Faculty are focused on your personalized experience, working alongside you in the lab and classroom.

 

Stats and Strengths

 

Student-focused learning

Our average class size is 14 students, meaning our faculty can focus on each individual student.

No. 2 UAS college

Named the No. 2 Unmanned Aerial Systems College in the United States. Drone Training HQ, 2016

$80,000

Our campus offers the largest renewable scholarship in the state, the Vanier Family Presidential Scholarship.

Accreditation

We take our reputation seriously. Accreditation validates the quality of an institution as a whole, offering evaluated measurements of everything from academic offerings, governance, administration, mission, finances and resources. Kansas State University has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1916.

Additional Degree Option Accreditation

ABET

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in electronic and computer engineering technology at Kansas State University Salina is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in mechanical engineering technology at Kansas State University Salina is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Professional Pilot Accreditation

The bachelor’s degree option in professional pilot is AABI accredited.

 

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