✓ From the official admissions page
Rolling
Rolling
Rolling
“While we have rolling admission, you are encouraged to submit your application before our scholarship deadline.”
KU admits on a rolling basis. Apply by Dec. 1 to be considered for freshman scholarships. Some programs (Architecture, Business, Honors) have a Nov. 1 priority date.
Testing
Test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required.
Essays
2 essay prompts listed on the official page
Fee
$40
Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Assured with 3.25+ HS GPA, or 21+ ACT/1060+ SAT and 2.0 GPA
Separate admission
School of Business
Test-optional pathway 3.4+ HS GPA, or Business Index ACT/10 + GPA ≥ 5.55
Separate admission
Architecture (Master of Architecture 5-year)
Guaranteed if applied by Nov. 1 with 3.8+ GPA and B+ drawing/art class, or 3.5-3.79 with ACT 24+/SAT 1160+ and drawing class
Separate admission
Interior Architecture
Same criteria as Architecture
Separate admission
Education and Human Sciences
3.25 GPA with no test required, or ACT 21/SAT 1060 plus 2.0 GPA
Separate admission
Design
Portfolio and essay submitted online
Portfolio · Priority deadline is
Music
Successful completion of audition on primary instrument or voice
Audition
- In-state tuition
- $12,453
- Out-of-state tuition
- $31,332
- Median earnings, 10 yrs
- $67,963
- 6-year graduation
- 70%