University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1070–1300

Median ~1190

Acceptance rate

93%

Enrollment

21,217

ACT middle 50%

20–28

What the numbers say about University of Kansas

The reported middle 50% spans 230 points, from 1070 to 1300. A planning score near or above 1340 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 610 Reading and Writing and 610 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 93% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 69% completion rate and $61,945 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

Understand a 1190 SAT score Plan for a 1350 Verify current admissions policy

Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$12,102

Tuition (out-of-state)

$30,432

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$61,945

4-year completion rate (150% time)

69%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1070 and 1300. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1340 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1300 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1190 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1070 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

Compare to other colleges →

Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to University of Kansas's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Texas Tech University	Lubbock, TX	1090–1280	73%
University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Lincoln, NE	1100–1330	87%
West Chester University of Pennsylvania	West Chester, PA	1100–1270	78%
University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Greensboro, NC	1150–1360	89%
University of Massachusetts-Boston	Boston, MA	1070–1290	84%
Louisiana Tech University	Ruston, LA	1100–1310	86%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for University of Kansas?

University of Kansas's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1070–1300, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1340 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is University of Kansas's acceptance rate?

University of Kansas's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 93%.

How much does it cost to attend University of Kansas?

In-state tuition is approximately $12,102 and out-of-state is approximately $30,432. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is University of Kansas test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check University of Kansas's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: ku.edu

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