Applying to K-State

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
79.36%	1,140

Kansas State University's acceptance rate is 79.36% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 13,437 students applied and 10,663 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into K-State.

K-State's acceptance rate places 4th out of 24 Kansas colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,140 and the ACT score is 23 at K-State. K-State's SAT score ranks 2nd out of 11 Kansas colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to K-State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission.

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Kansas State University is 79.36% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 29.89%. 6,322 men and 7,115 women applied to K-State and 4,824 men and 5,839 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,472 men and 1,715 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at K-State.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at K-State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	13,437	6,322	7,115	0	0
Admitted	10,663	4,824	5,839	0	0
Enrolled	3,187	1,472	1,715	0	0
Acceptance Rate	79.36%	76.30%	82.07%	-	-
Yield	29.89%	30.51%	29.37%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Kansas State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 199 students (6% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 2,682 students (84%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at K-State.

The median SAT score is 1,140 with 580 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 630 and the 25^th percentile is 530. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 630 and 25^th percentile is 510 .

The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75^th percentile score of 27 and 25^th percentile score of 20 at K-State. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 23.

The SAT and ACT scores at Kansas State University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,255, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at K-State
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1040	1140	1260
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	530	580	630
SAT Math	510	560	630
ACT Composite	20	23	27
ACT Math	19	22	26
ACT English	18	23	27

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Kansas State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 3,187 first-year students enrolled in K-State. The proportion of full-time students is 98.02% and part-time students is 1.98%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 46.19% and women students is 53.81%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at K-State.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at K-State
	Total	Men	Women
Total	3,187	1,472	1,715
Full-time	3,124	1,443	1,681
Part-time	63	29	34

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA and High School Record (or Transcript) to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at K-State. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Kansas State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

K-State Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Not Considered
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $65 for graduate schools of Kansas State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to K-State.

Admission Information for Applying to K-State
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$40
Graduate Application Fees	$65
Admission Information	www.k-state.edu/admissions/
Online Application	https://www.k-state.edu/admissions/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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