- Acceptance rate: 93% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 540–650 reading and writing, 530–650 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 20–28 composite
- Average net price: $18,322 a year (2022–23)
University of Kansas GPA calculator
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Kansas reported: an acceptance rate of 93% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 20–28.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Kansas reviews each application.
University of Kansas GPA requirements
University of Kansas requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Kansas hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Kansas acceptance rate
University of Kansas admitted 20,905 of 22,363 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 93%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Kansas is a public 4-year university in Lawrence, Kansas, with 22,085 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Kansas in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 540 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 590 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 | 28 |
| ACT English | 20 | 23 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1190 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Kansas looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Not considered |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Kansas awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,322 a year at University of Kansas in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for the University of Kansas?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Kansas admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does the University of Kansas require the SAT or ACT?
Check University of Kansas' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Kansas was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 9% sent SAT scores and 55% sent ACT scores.
What are the University of Kansas' SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of Kansas' fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–650 in reading and writing and 530–650 in math; ACT composite 20–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Kansas?
University of Kansas requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How many applicants get into the University of Kansas?
University of Kansas' acceptance rate was 93% for fall 2024: it admitted 20,905 of 22,363 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is the University of Kansas hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Kansas admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at the University of Kansas?
A lot: University of Kansas requires high school GPA. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of Kansas consider legacy status?
No. University of Kansas doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of Kansas give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Kansas awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at the University of Kansas after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,322 a year at University of Kansas in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check the University of Kansas' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of KansasU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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