University of Kansas Acceptance Rate
Lawrence, Kansas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 19,226
- Admitted
- 16,958
- Yield
- 31%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Kansas's acceptance rate has fallen from 91.4% in 2014–15 to 88.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 15,767 to 19,226 (+22%) over that period.
Its 88.2% rate makes University of Kansas more selective than about 25% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Kansas schools, it is more selective than about 29%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (91.6% for women vs 84.1% for men, a 7.5-point gap). University of Kansas has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 31% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 15,767 | 14,414 | 91.4% | 4,084 |
| 2015–16 | 15,155 | 14,165 | 93.5% | 4,187 |
| 2016–17 | 15,015 | 13,965 | 93% | 4,233 |
| 2017–18 | 14,538 | 13,576 | 93.4% | 4,153 |
| 2018–19 | 14,752 | 13,529 | 91.7% | 4,164 |
| 2019–20 | 15,093 | 14,052 | 93.1% | 4,125 |
| 2020–21 | 15,042 | 13,678 | 90.9% | 3,829 |
| 2021–22 | 15,275 | 14,129 | 92.5% | 4,119 |
| 2022–23 | 16,204 | 14,234 | 87.8% | 4,457 |
| 2023–24 | 19,226 | 16,958 | 88.2% | 5,259 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 10,460 | 9,583 | 91.6% |
| Men | 8,766 | 7,375 | 84.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–650 | 11% |
| SAT Math | 520–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–27 | 68% |
How University of Kansas compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Kansas's acceptance rate?
University of Kansas's acceptance rate is 88.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (16,958 admitted of 19,226 applicants).
Is University of Kansas test optional?
University of Kansas is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Kansas?
University of Kansas received 19,226 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 16,958.
What SAT score do you need for University of Kansas?
Admitted students at University of Kansas typically scored 530–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Kansas getting harder to get into?
University of Kansas has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 91.4% in 2014–15 to 88.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://ku.edu/.