Kansas State University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Kansas State University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

95.1%

Admission Difficulty for Kansas State University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Unavailable
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at K-State is 95.1%. Its admission rate is the 20th lowest in Kansas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into K-State and can you get accepted?

Kansas State University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 9,234 out of the 9,706 who applied were admitted.

Kansas State University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.77. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 32% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into K-State?

95% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Kansas State University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.77 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

K-State GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.77

Typical High School Grades

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Kansas State University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into K-State are to have around a 3.77 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.77 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as K-State accepts 95% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at K-State is 3.77 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #1 in Kansas for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since K-State is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Kansas State University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	11.38%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	35.02%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	20.55%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	14.14%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	8.52%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	5.66%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	1.5%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.33%	Reach
less than 1.00	0.33%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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K-State SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Kansas State University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. .

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Kansas State University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

SAT Scores for Kansas State University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average SAT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

K-State ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Kansas State University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

ACT Scores for Kansas State University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average ACT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

79% of Kansas State University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 50% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Kansas State University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	24%
Top 25% of class	50%
Top 50% of class	79%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Kansas State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	5,217	4,489	9,706
Accepted	4,990	4,244	9,234
Acceptance Rate	96%	95%	95%
Enrolled	1,465	1,444	2,909
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	29%	34%	32%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Kansas State University is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Kansas State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Kansas State University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted