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University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas · Public · 21,217 undergrads

University of Kansas admits 93% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26).

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Can I get into University of Kansas?

93% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1080–1280 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

22,187 applied, 20,541 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).

What does University of Kansas cost?

$20,004 a year in-state

Out of state: about $38,883 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $29,237.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$15,379
$30,000–$48,000$15,373
$48,000–$75,000$16,017
$75,000–$110,000$20,151
over $110,000$24,765

Out-of-state tuition is $31,332 a year, against $12,453 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $18,879 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does University of Kansas need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked University of Kansas' fall 2027 rule yet. University of Kansas didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. University of Kansas's site

What it's like

21,217
undergrads. Big, with lots of choices and some big lectures.
City
Campus setting in Lawrence, KS.
87%
of first-years come back for year two.
54%
finish in four years. 69% within six.
$68k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$20k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is University of Kansas' acceptance rate?
93% for fall 2025: 20,541 of 22,187 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for University of Kansas?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1080 to 1280 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Kansas cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $16,017 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $29,237.
How much does University of Kansas cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Kansas is $31,332 a year, against $12,453 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $20,004 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $18,879 tuition gap gives about $38,883 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of Kansas' graduation rate?
69% of students finish within six years and 54% within four (IPEDS).