Admission & test scores

University of Kansas SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1070–1300 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 25. University of Kansas admits 93% of applicants — largely open. 86% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1070–1300middle half of admits
ACT midpoint25admitted students
Acceptance rate93%largely open
First-year retention86%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
1070
Average
1190
75th percentile
1300

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1070 and a quarter above 1300. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 21,217.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas 1190 26 73% $11,852
Norwich University Northfield, Vermont 1190 — 74% $49,740
University of Wisconsin - Platteville Platteville, Wisconsin 1190 23 89% $8,644
Concordia College - Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota 1190 23 63% $31,170
University of Montana Missoula, Montana 1190 22 96% $8,552
Lindenwood University Saint Charles, Missouri 1190 24 57% $21,600

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

University of Kansas admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for University of Kansas?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1070 and 1300 on the SAT, with an average of 1190. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does University of Kansas require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 25.
How hard is it to get into University of Kansas?
University of Kansas admits 93% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 86% return for a second year.
Does University of Kansas require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.