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You should apply as a freshman if:
  • You are a graduating high-school senior, or
  • You have earned a high-school diploma or GED and have not attended any postsecondary institution such as a college, university, community or junior college or vocational-technical school.
  • Your only college credit was earned while still attending high school.
A Complete Application Includes:
  • Application for Admission
  • $30 Application Fee
  • High School Transcript or GED scores
  • ACT or SAT scores
  • List of your senior year courses
  • Activities Summary (for Scholarship applicants)
  • Scholarship Essay (for Scholarship applicants)
Your application will not be processed until all the above has been received.
KU qualified admission standards

Kansas Residents:
To qualify for admission, new freshmen must submit a completed application with the $30 fee before the April 1 deadline and meet one of the following requirements:
  • Achieve an ACT score of 21 or above or an *SAT score of 980 or above, or
  • Earn at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0-point scale in the Kansas Board of Regents curriculum, or
  • Rank in the top one-third of their high-school class.
Out-of-State Residents:
To qualify for admission, new freshmen must submit a completed application with the $30 fee by the April 1 deadline and meet one of the following requirements:
  • Achieve an ACT score of 24 or above or an *SAT score of 1090 or above with a 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0-point scale, or
  • Earn at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0-point scale in the Kansas Board of Regents Curriculum, or
  • Rank in the top one-third of their high-school class.

*SAT combined score from Math and Critical Reading (verbal) sections only.

New freshmen who are 2008 high school graduates only:
KU will begin accepting applications for 2008 terms on August 6, 2007.

    You can be admitted within 48 hours:
  • If you are applying for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences or the School of Engineering (excludes architectural engineering).
  • If you apply online and pay the fee.
  • If KU has your test score on file at the time you apply and you meet the test score requirement. See test scores listed previously for automatic admission into the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. For the School of Engineering (excluding architectural engineering), you must have a 28 math score (640 math SAT) and a 26 overall ACT composite (1170 SAT) for automatic admission.

KS Board of Regents Curriculum
  • English:  4 units required
    At least one year of English or language arts must be successfully completed for each year of high school.
  • Natural Science:  3 units required
    At least one year must be in chemistry or one year must be in physics. Students must successfully complete three years of natural sciences selected from the following:
         - One year of biology
         - One year of advanced biology
         - One year of chemistry      
         - One year of physics
         - One year of earth-space science
         - One year of principles of technology
  • Mathematics:  3 units required
    Students must successfully complete three years of mathematics at the Algebra I level and beyond.
  • Social Sciences:  3 units required
    Three years of social science with these specific classes (a one-semester course cannot be used to fulfill more than one requirement):
         - One semester of U.S. government
         - One semester selected from the following: world history, world geography, international relations
         - One year of U.S. history
         - Up to one year selected from the following: anthropology, current social issues, economics, race and ethnic group relations, sociology, psychology, U.S. history, or U.S. government
  • Computer Technology:  1 unit required
    One year of computer technology (basic computer/software skills) is required. 
Competitive admission to KU schools
 The school you are interested in may have more rigorous and competitive admission standards.
Earned Credit
 KU accepts several kinds of non-traditional earned credit including Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, military courses and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Retroactive credit is also offered in foreign-language classes, and ACT/SAT scores may exempt you from certain requirements.

Transfer Credit
Many classes at your current or former school may be transferred to KU. However, you must submit official transcripts of completed coursework before a final determination can be made.
Check to see how courses transfer to KU

Scholarship Application

The process for granting scholarships begins with the combined application for Admission and Scholarships.
Click here for more information about scholarship eligibility and requirements for freshmen.

Deadlines for freshman applicants
Admissions and Scholarship application deadlines

NOTE:
Late applicants might be put on a waitlist depending on the size of the incoming class. There is no guarantee of admission or that the application will be processed by the first day of classes for late applicants.

Admission Status
Once your file is complete and the $30 application fee has been paid, the Office of Admissions and Scholarships will inform you of your status in three to four weeks. You must meet the minimum criteria to be considered for admission.

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