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The University of Kansas
Lawrence,
KS
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate88%
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About Kansas Jayhawks
The University of Kansas is a public, state university in the suburb of Lawrence, Kansas. Kansas Jayhawks was founded in 1866. The university currently enrolls around 26,708 students per year, including 19,241 undergraduate students.
Kansas Jayhawks Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Kansas Jayhawks. The acceptance rate at Kansas Jayhawks is 88%. Out of 16,204 applications received in 2022, 14,234 students were offered admission.
| The University of Kansas Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 88% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 12.1% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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The University of Kansas is located in the town of Lawrence, Kansas, in the suburbs of Kansas City.
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College Info
Kansas Jayhawks Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Kansas Jayhawks is Aug 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Kansas Jayhawks is Aug 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Kansas Jayhawks SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1090 - 1320
Math SAT Range
540 - 670
Reading SAT Range
550 - 670
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1320 and Above
Good
1090 to 1320
Avg
1090 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Kansas Jayhawks students is 1207. Applicants with SAT scores of 1320 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Kansas Jayhawks, while applicants with SAT scores between 1090 to 1320 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1090 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Kansas Jayhawks.
Kansas Jayhawks Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$22,730
In State$39,936
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$10,294
$27,500
Fees
$1,076
$1,076
Housing
$10,136
$10,136
Books
$1,224
$1,224
Student Life
Wondering what life at Kansas Jayhawks is like? There are approximately 26,708 students enrolled at Kansas Jayhawks, including 19,241 undergraduate students and 7,467 graduate students. 87% percent of students attend school full-time, 68% percent are from KS and 32% percent of students are from other states.
87%
Full Time13%
Part Time68%
In State32%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
26,708
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
88%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 15
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