Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Kansas State admits about 9 in 10 applicants (87%). That puts it in the "Open in-state, Accessible out of state" tier, more selective than 29% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$40 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 80%, women at 83%.
Where applicants live
Kansas applicants were admitted at 94%, applicants from other states at 92%, and international applicants at 33%.
All applicants in the same class: 88%
Of those admitted, 40% from Kansas enrolled, against 16% from other states and 9.3% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
28% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Doesn't offer early decision or early action
Where you stand
How Kansas State reads a record
and GPA are both very important; tests are important; class rank is considered. 52% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight. Scores are optional. 7% of first-years sent an SAT and 80% an ACT. Of the 64% whose high school reported a rank, 29% were in the top tenth. Requires 4 years of English, 4 of math, 3 of science, and 3 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Important | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Not considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Not considered | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Not considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record considered; college-prep program considered
Transferring in
70% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 87% of first-year applicants
2,961 applied · 2,077 admitted · 1,212 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Not required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Not required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Not required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Priority date: December 1. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- There's no set reply date.
- $230 housing deposit, refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science | 3 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Social studies | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
Recent change: Started considering an essay in fall 2024; Started considering recommendations in fall 2024; Stopped requiring the high school record (still considered) in fall 2024.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.86
From the 87% of first-years who reported a GPA.
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.013%
- 3.75–3.9939%
- 3.50–3.7421%
- 3.25–3.4913%
- 3.00–3.247%
- below 3.07%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.25–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 13.0% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 39.0% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 21.0% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 13.0% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 7.0% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 6.0% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 1.0% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
29% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 56% in the top quarter, of the 64% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Kansas State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1165 on the SAT, right around the national median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
44% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1000–1199.
13% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
11% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
38% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
14% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
41% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 24–29.
Shares of the 7% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 80% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
253 studentssubmitted ACT
3,016 studentsAt least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.
Sources:Kansas State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Kansas State University Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Kansas State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)