Can you get into University of Kansas?
Lawrence, KS · Public · 21,217 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
93.5%
SAT middle 50%
1070–1300
median 1210
ACT middle 50%
20–28
median 25
Graduation rate
69%
within six years
Reported by the college
What University of Kansas actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Test scores
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether University of Kansas considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $26,751, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at University of Kansas by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$12,544
- $30k–$48k$12,942
- $48k–$75k$15,154
- $75k–$110k$19,169
- Over $110k$22,544
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
University of Kansas admissions, answered
What is University of Kansas's acceptance rate?
University of Kansas admits 93.5% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for University of Kansas?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1070 and 1300. A score above 1300 clears the 75th percentile; below 1070, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
What does University of Kansas look for in an application?
University of Kansas reports that it weighs grades most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does University of Kansas actually cost?
Sticker price is $26,751, but the average family pays $18,059 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $12,544 per year on average.
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