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University of Kansas

Lawrence, KSPublic21,217 undergrads
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Acceptance rate
93.5%
SAT middle 50%
1070–1300
ACT middle 50%
20–28
Next deadline
Dec 1
Application fee
$40

✓ From the official admissions page
Nov 1, 2026 Priority Closed
Dec 1, 2026 Regular Decision Non-binding 22 days left
“Priority deadline is Nov. 1. Final deadline for consideration is Feb. 1.”
Source: admissions.ku.edu · checked Nov 1, 2026 · How we check

Testing Test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required.
Essays 2 essay prompts listed on the official page
Fee $40

Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Assured with 3.25+ HS GPA, or 21+ ACT/1060+ SAT and 2.0 GPA Separate admission School of Business Test-optional pathway 3.4+ HS GPA, or Business Index ACT/10 + GPA ≥ 5.55 Separate admission Architecture (Master of Architecture 5-year) Guaranteed if applied by Nov. 1 with 3.8+ GPA and B+ drawing/art class, or 3.5-3.79 with ACT 24+/SAT 1160+ and drawing class Separate admission Interior Architecture Same criteria as Architecture Separate admission Education and Human Sciences 3.25 GPA with no test required, or ACT 21/SAT 1060 plus 2.0 GPA Separate admission Design Portfolio and essay submitted online Portfolio · Priority deadline is Music Successful completion of audition on primary instrument or voice Audition

In-state tuition
$12,453
Out-of-state tuition
$31,332
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$67,963
6-year graduation
70%
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