University of Kansas Admission
Application Fee
$40
Graduate Application Fee
$65
Acceptance Rate
87.84%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
31.31%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,457
SAT Scores
1,210
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 16,204 students have applied and 14,234 students have allowed to admit to University of Kansas (Acceptance rate: 87.84%). KU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 31.31 % where 4,457 students have finally enrolled out of 14,234 admitted students.
KU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas.
KU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas.
How to Apply to University of Kansas
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply KU. KU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admissions.ku.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admissions.ku.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | financialaid.ku.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://admissions.ku.edu/afford/ |
| Veterans Tuition | veterans.ku.edu/ |
| Athletic | aire.ku.edu/ku-fact-book/ |
| Disability Service | access.ku.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at KU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Kansas is 1,210 and the average ACT score is 24. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | 1,210 | 24 |
| 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 University of Kansas, 415 students submitted SAT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,210 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 | 610 | 670 |
| Mathematics | 540 | 600 | 670 |
| Total | 1,090 | 1,210 | 1,340 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Kansas, 3,244 students submitted ACT scores (73% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 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 | 21 | 24 | 28 |
| English | 20 | 23 | 28 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 23 | 27 |
KU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Kansas. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |