Lawrence, KS
Admission is not highly competitive: about 88 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 93% to 88% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 15,093 | 14,052 | 4,125 | 93% |
| 2020 | 15,042 | 13,678 | 3,829 | 91% |
| 2021 | 15,275 | 14,129 | 4,119 | 93% |
| 2022 | 16,204 | 14,234 | 4,457 | 88% |
| 2023 | 19,226 | 16,958 | 5,259 | 88% |
Fall 2023 applicants
9,583 of 10,460 women and 7,375 of 8,766 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Not considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Kansas has an acceptance rate of 88% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 16,958 of 19,226 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 88 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
19,226 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 5,259 enrolled.
No. University of Kansas is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 93% to 88% — it has become more selective.