KU SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1215

The average composite SAT score for admitted University of Kansas freshman is 1215 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1215 is in the 78th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1090 to 1340

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1090 to 1340. The 75th percentile score is 1340 while the 25th percentile score is 1090.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by KU but we estimate it to be around a 960 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 605

The average score for KU students on the math portion of the SAT is 605 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 540 and the 75th percentile score 670.

Average SAT Reading Score 610

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 550 to 670 and the average score for University of Kansas students is 610.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at University of Kansas based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 87.8%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.66.

Can I get into KU with a 1340 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1340 or higher is very competitive at KU and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 93% or higher.

Can I get into KU with a 1220 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1220 to 1330 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 88% to 93%.

Can I get into KU with a 1090 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1090 to 1210 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 79% to 88% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into KU with a 960 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 960 to 1080 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 79% chance of admission to KU. SAT scores below 960 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.