What is the minimum GPA needed for the University of Kansas admissions?
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International students in general need to meet the eligibility criteria to get in like having a UG degree with a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. English language proficiency is also required. The students may also have to face an interview which depends upon the decision on the university. Given below are the scores requirements given below -
- IELTS: 5.5 to 6.5
- TOEFL: 55 to 90
- PTE: 42 and Above
- Duolingo: 110 and above
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Hi.
Minimum GPA Requirements (Freshman Applicants)
To be assured of admission as a freshman, KU's criteria include:
Cumulative high school GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale — no test score required for the general admission standard.
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Cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, plus an ACT score of 21+ (or SAT ~1060).These are the two principal pathways for first-year admission under KU's guaranteed criteria.
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US News and World report provides national, global and subject rankings of top universities every year. The important factors that are considered while ranking the universities include 6 year graduation rate, First year student retention rate, Student to faculty ratio, Faculty salaries rank and percent of faculty of faculty who are full time among others. The rankings of University of Kansas according to US News are mentioned below:
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| US News Global Universities | 332 | 340 | NA |
| US News National University | 151 | 152 | 143 |
The University of Kansas tries to make an admission decision as soon as possible. The timeline, in general, is replying in 1 to 3 business days.
International students can check their application status via
- KU application portal
- Gmail notification can also be sent by the university.
At the end, the students then have to pay the first year enrolment fee for the KU admissions.
There are over 197 courses available at the University of Kansas. They can be applied for at both the UG and PG levels. These courses are offered in areas like -
- Civil Engineering
- Illustration & Animation
- Physics
- Health Informatics
- Business Administration
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Economics
- Mechanical Engineering,
- Information Technology
- Aerospace Engineering and more.
Not at all, based on the recent data shared by the University of Kansas, the acceptance rate for this university is 88%. Given below are some pointers -
- Students can easily get admission if they meet all the requirements for the University of Kansas.
- A GPA of 3.0 is required; however, international students can also aim for a higher one also.
There are generally two intakes for which international students can apply for, in a year. These intakes are named as Fall and Spring. Look at the given admission deadlines 2026:
Undergraduate:
· Fall 2026 scholarship application deadline: May 1, 2026
· Fall 2026 AEC application deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Postgraduate:
· Application deadline: Jan 6, 2025
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