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University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS·Public·~93% acceptance

Located in Lawrence, KS, University of Kansas is a public university. Admissions are accessible, with about 93% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $18,059 per year after financial aid. About 69% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $61,945 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$18,059/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $26,751
Aid cuts ~$8,692/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range~3.71 avg
SAT (middle 50%)1070–1300
ACT (middle 50%)20–28
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
69%
graduation rate
86%
freshman retention
$51,217
median earnings, 6yr
$61,945
median earnings, 10yr
How University of Kansas reads an application

What University of Kansas values

Very important
Grades (GPA)
Also considered
Test scores

From University of Kansas’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What University of Kansas requires

Required
Grades (GPA)TOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Test scores

From federal IPEDS data — what University of Kansas requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Kansas's acceptance rate?
University of Kansas admits about 93% of applicants.
How much does University of Kansas cost?
At University of Kansas, the average net price after aid is about $18,059 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $26,751 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Kansas?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1070–1300 on the SAT and 20–28 on the ACT.
What GPA do you need for University of Kansas?
Admitted students typically have a GPA of about 3.71 on a 4.0 scale.
What are University of Kansas's application deadlines?
University of Kansas's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Kansas value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Kansas rates Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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