The University of Kansas

The University of Kansas is moderately difficult to get into. The university admitted 88% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 16,204 applications received in 2023, 14,234 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to The University of Kansas, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/15 and the application fee is $40.

The University of Kansas Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of The University of Kansas's admissions stats.

The University of Kansas 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	26%
Mean SAT Score	1207
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	12.1%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	72.7%
Waitlist	No

The University of Kansas Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for The University of Kansas.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 15	–

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Applying Early to The University of Kansas?

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The University of Kansas does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1.

Some students apply to college early in hopes that it will increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on The University of Kansas Admissions

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How To Get Into The University of Kansas

It is moderately difficult to get into Kansas Jayhawks. Kansas Jayhawks evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Kansas Jayhawks accepted 88% of all applicants, around 14,234 of the 16,204 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Kansas Jayhawks, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to architecture, engineering, pharmacy programs is program very difficult.

Transferring to The University of Kansas

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to The University of Kansas

The University of Kansas has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does The University of Kansas Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at The University of Kansas

What does The University of Kansas consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with The University of Kansas for more information on admission factors.

The University of Kansas 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to The University of Kansas, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with The University of Kansas's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into The University of Kansas?

Students admitted to The University of Kansas have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

Out of all students that were admitted, 52% submitted a class rank. At The University of Kansas 26% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 53% were in the top 25% and 81% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At The University of Kansas, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	35%
3.75 and 3.99	22%
3.50 and 3.74	15%
3.25 and 3.49	11%
3.00 and 3.24	8%
2.50 and 2.9	7%
2.00 and 2.49	2%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to The University of Kansas directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

The University of Kansas has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 12.1% of The University of Kansas's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 72.7% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for The University of Kansas?

To be competitive with other The University of Kansas applicants, you should strive to earn between 1090 and 1320 (or higher!) on the SAT. At The University of Kansas 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1320 and 25% of scored lower than 1090, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a The University of Kansas student is 1207.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of The University of Kansas students scored 670 or higher and 75% of students scored 550 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of The University of Kansas students scored 670 or higher, and 75% scored a 550 or higher.

To be most competitive at The University of Kansas, you should strive to earn between 21 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for The University of Kansas's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for The University of Kansas students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

More Information on Transferring to The University of Kansas

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to The University of Kansas.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 15.

Transfer students can enroll in The University of Kansas during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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The University of Kansas Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to The University of Kansas?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to The University of Kansas.

Does The University of Kansas accept transfer credits?

✅ The University of Kansas accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. The University of Kansas accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does The University of Kansas accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ The University of Kansas accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to The University of Kansas?

❌ No, The University of Kansas is test optional, so you can choose whether or not to send your ACT or SAT scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is The University of Kansas's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for The University of Kansas is 88%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at The University of Kansas?

❌ The University of Kansas does not offer early decision.

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