K-State Admission Requirements

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K-State Admission Overview

K-State admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year K-State admitted 81.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.77 GPA (A-) and SAT 1060-1260 / ACT 20-27. K-State is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

K-State is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

K-State Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

81.7%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The K-State acceptance rate is 81.7%. Last year, 12,669 of 15,509 applicants were admitted. That is the 13th lowest acceptance rate in Kansas.

Admission Selectivity

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

K-State is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Kansas State University typically 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. 27% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

K-State GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.77

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.77

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at K-State typically have around a 3.77 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. K-State is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #1 in Kansas for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Kansas State University freshmen
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	2.9%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

K-State SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1060-1260

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 550
Math 510
Composite 1060

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 640
Math 620
Composite 1260

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at K-State typically score around a 1160 SAT (middle 50% 1060–1260) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 69th percentile nationally. K-State ranks #3 in the state of Kansas for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1060 to 1260

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

K-State is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1160 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Kansas State University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1260+	Above 75th	>90%
1160 to 1260	Avg +	82%-90%
1060 to 1160	Avg -	71%-82%
Below 1060	Below mid-50	<71%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

K-State ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

81%

25th Percentile Scores

English 19
Math 18
Composite 20

75th Percentile Scores

English 26
Math 27
Composite 27

Average ACT

Incoming testers at K-State typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 20–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. K-State places #3 among colleges in Kansas for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to K-State without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Kansas State University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27+	Above 75th	>90%
23 to 27	Avg +	82%-90%
20 to 23	Avg -	72%-82%
Below 20	Below mid-50	<72%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Kansas State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	8,258	7,247	15,509
Accepted	6,872	5,796	12,669
Acceptance Rate	83%	80%	82%
Enrolled	1,856	1,625	3,482
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	27%	28%	27%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement	Used for Admission
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 required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Kansas State University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

K-State is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 81.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.77 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1060-1260); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025