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Kansas State University students face a 3.6% inflation rate, higher than the 2.9% national average.

The student inflation rate rose from 3.1% in 2024, driven by increases in groceries, housing, tuition and internet.

The K-State economics club compiles this annual Student Price Index, which is similar to the national Consumer Price Index.

Economics students at Kansas State University found that inflation is hitting college students in Manhattan harder than an average American — and the inflation rate increased from last year.

Students are paying 3.6% more than they were a year ago for typical goods they purchase, while nationally the inflation rate was 2.9%. The 3.6% inflation rate for students in the 2025 index is up from 3.1% in 2024.

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