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

Your chances of getting into University of Kansas

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

87.8%

Admission Difficulty for University of Kansas
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Challenging
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at KU is 87.8%. Its admission rate is the 17th lowest in Kansas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into KU and can you get accepted?

University of Kansas is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 14,234 out of the 16,204 who applied were admitted.

University of Kansas typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.66. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 31% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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88% 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 University of Kansas you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.66 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1220 on the SAT
Score 24 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

KU GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.66

Typical High School Grades

B+

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

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into KU are to have around a 3.66 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.66 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as KU accepts 88% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at KU is 3.66 on the 4.0 scale. 33% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #2 in Kansas for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since KU 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 3.7 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 University of Kansas students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	33.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	23.0%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	18.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	10.0%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	7.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	7.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	2.0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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KU SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Kansas. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 9% of students submitted SAT scores and 73% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1090-1340

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for University of Kansas
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	550
Math 25th Percentile	540
Composite 25th Percentile	1090

SAT Scores for University of Kansas
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	670
Math 75th Percentile	670
Composite 75th Percentile	1340
Average SAT Score	1220

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of Kansas?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at KU is 1220 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1090-1340. Students who get into University of Kansas score in the top 43 percent of all SAT test takers.. KU ranks #2 in the state of Kansas for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1220 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. KU regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1090 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1090, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 960, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

University of Kansas is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1220 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1215, you have around a 88% chance of being admitted. A 1340 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 93% chance of getting in.

University of Kansas admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1340 and Above	Good	>93%
1215 to 1340	Avg +	88%-93%
1090 to 1215	Avg -	79%-88%
965 to 1090	Reach	67%-79%
Less than 965	Low	<67%

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KU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

21-28

Applicants Submitting ACT

73%

ACT Scores for University of Kansas
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	20
Math 25th Percentile	18
Composite 25th Percentile	21

ACT Scores for University of Kansas
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	28
Math 75th Percentile	27
Composite 75th Percentile	28
Average ACT Score	24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into KU?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to KU is 24, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 21 and 28. The school ranks #2 in Kansas for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 24. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 21 and score in the score in the top 43 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 73 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Kansas.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as University of Kansas is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into KU for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 24 score has around 88% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 94% with a 28 ACT score.

University of Kansas admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
28 and Above	Good	>94%
24 to 28	Avg +	88%-94%
21 to 24	Avg -	81%-88%
18 to 21	Reach	71%-81%
Less than 18	Low	<71%

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High School Class Rank

54% of University of Kansas freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 26% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Kansas students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	26%
Top 25% of class	54%
Top 50% of class	84%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

University of Kansas admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	8,933	7,271	16,204
Accepted	8,132	6,102	14,234
Acceptance Rate	91%	84%	88%
Enrolled	2,475	1,982	4,457
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	30%	32%	31%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

233

Applicants have 233 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2025.

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

University of Kansas 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 considered for admission, even 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

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Kansas
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because University of Kansas is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.66 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1220 and ACT of 24 will almost guarantee your admission.