University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas · Public
University of Kansas admitted 93% of 22,187 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1080–1280 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 69% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at University of Kansas
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Application deadlines
University of Kansas’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $40 ($90 for international applicants), and University of Kansas accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of Kansas’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
University of Kansas doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How University of Kansas rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
Important
- –
Considered
- Test scores
Not considered
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.71 GPA. 26% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $27,132 in-state and $44,844 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $18,322 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is University of Kansas’s acceptance rate?
University of Kansas admitted 93% of applicants: 20,541 of 22,187 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is University of Kansas’s application deadline?
University of Kansas uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for University of Kansas?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1080 to 1280, with a median around 1170. A score at or above 1170 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of Kansas’s application fee?
The application fee is $40 ($90 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and University of Kansas accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does University of Kansas have supplemental essays?
No. University of Kansas doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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