More selective than 52% of Kansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
6% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 84% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Kansas State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Kansas State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Kansas State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550 | 640 |
| SAT math | 510 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1060 | 1260 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Kansas State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 82% | 550–640 | 510–620 | 20–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 79% | 530–630 | 510–630 | 20–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Kansas State University compared with other Kansas colleges?
Kansas State University has the 12th-lowest acceptance rate of 24 Kansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Newman University | 74% | 53% | $19,971 |
| 9 | Southwestern College | 76% | 36% | $29,824 |
| 10 | McPherson College | 77% | 34% | $26,441 |
| 11 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | 79% | 54% | $32,165 |
| 12 | Kansas State University | 82% | 71% | $19,406 |
| 13 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | 83% | 28% | $27,963 |
| 14 | University of Saint Mary | 87% | 48% | $22,519 |
| 15 | Pittsburg State University | 89% | 57% | $15,784 |
| 16 | Fort Hays State University | 90% | 48% | $12,569 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kansas colleges →
Who enrolls at Kansas State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Kansas State University admissions questions
What is the Kansas State University acceptance rate?
Kansas State University accepts 82% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 10,663 of 13,437 applicants were admitted.
Does Kansas State University require the SAT or ACT?
Kansas State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 6% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 84% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Kansas State University?
The middle 50% of Kansas State University enrolled first-year students scored 1060–1260 on the SAT and 20–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Kansas State University?
30% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3,187 of 10,663).
Is Kansas State University getting harder to get into?
Kansas State University accepted 82% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 79% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Kansas State University overview