University of Kansas Acceptance Rate & Chances CDS VERIFIED

Lawrence, Kansas (Midwest) · 20,000 undergrads · ~37 avg class size · 17:1 student-faculty · $12,102/yr sticker

public Tier 5

Acceptance rate

92.6%

GPA mid-50%

3.45–3.85

SAT mid-50%

1080–1280

ACT mid-50%

20–28

Median earnings (10yr)

$61K

CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site.

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Acceptance by round

same school, very different odds by round

By application round

Early Action90.0%

Regular Decision88.0%

State residency

In-state92.0%

Out-of-state83.0%

What University of Kansas weighs in admissions (1 factor they call very important)

From University of Kansas's Common Data Set (Section C7) — the factors they say matter most, and the ones they don't.

Weighs most heavily

GPA

Considered

Test scores

Does not consider

Course rigor, Class rank, Essays, Recommendations, Interview, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character, First-generation, Legacy, Geography, State residency, Religious affiliation, Volunteer work, Work experience, Demonstrated interest

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Career outcomes · 10 sources

$51K

Entry

$61K

10-year

$69K

Mid-career

Median graduate earnings · 1.7 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost · est. lifetime ROI $436K.
Earnings cross-referenced across 10 sources (College Scorecard, Opportunity Insights, Georgetown CEW, FREOPP, PayScale, and more).

Where this leads

Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.

Energy sector (oil/gas/renewables) via regional headquarters in Oklahoma City, Denver
Midwest manufacturing and supply chain roles in Kansas City metro area
Agricultural biotech and commodity trading, strong pipeline to companies like Cargill
Mid-market accounting firms (Big 4 second-tier), especially in Kansas City and Dallas
Aviation/aerospace manufacturing in Wichita, 90 minutes away, solid regional recruiting pipeline

About University of Kansas

Lawrence flagship. Strong pharmacy, business, and journalism programs.

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