Kansas State University Admission
Acceptance Rate
81.69%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
27.48%
Freshmen Enrollment
3,482
SAT Scores
1,170
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 15,509 students have applied and 12,669 students have allowed to admit to Kansas State University (Acceptance rate: 81.69%). K-State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 27.48 % where 3,482 students have finally enrolled out of 12,669 admitted students.
K-State acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College and University of Hawaii at Manoa, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 78.07%).
K-State enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 22.44%).
How to Apply to Kansas State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply K-State. K-State offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.k-state.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.k-state.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.k-state.edu/sfa |
| Net Price Calculator | www.k-state.edu/sfa/cost/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.k-state.edu/veteran/ |
| Athletic | https://www.k-state.edu/disclosures/athletics.html |
| Disability Service | www.k-state.edu/accesscenter/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at K-State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Kansas State University is 1,170 and the average ACT score is 23. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Kansas State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,249). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | 1,170 | 23 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,249 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas | 1,021 | 65 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Kansas State University, 220 students submitted SAT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,170 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 600 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 510 | 570 | 620 |
| Total | 1,060 | 1,170 | 1,260 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Kansas State University, 2,812 students submitted ACT scores (81% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 23 | 27 |
| English | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 23 | 27 |
K-State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Kansas State University. The school requires 1 item to submit - Secondary school GPA.
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |