University of Kansas

Lawrence, KansasUniversity of Kansas admissions website ↗

Applies via: Common App · School's own application

Homeschool test policyAssured admission for homeschool grads requires ACT 21 / SAT 1060 (with GPA 2.0+)Test-Optional for most other applicants

Next deadlineDec 1, 2026

Application deadlines

December 1, 2026

Scholarship Priority

Scholarship deadline — KU's only university-wide priority date

Quick facts

Acceptance rate—

ACT / SATAssured admission for homeschool grads requires ACT 21 / SAT 1060 (with GPA 2.0+)

Letters of rec0

Institution typepublic

Application fee$40

Applicant guide

Homeschool applicants: Kansas homeschools are treated as non-accredited private schools. Per KBOR (K.A.R. 88-29d), assured admission for homeschool graduates requires a 2.0+ GPA AND ACT 21 (SAT 1060) — the 3.25-GPA-no-test path is for accredited schools only. Non-qualifiers receive individual review.

Homeschooled applicants submit a final official homeschool transcript showing the completion date to verify the diploma. Kansas treats homeschools as non-accredited private schools: per Kansas Board of Regents regulation (K.A.R. 88-29d), assured admission for homeschool graduates requires a 2.0+ GPA and an ACT 21 (SAT 1060) — the 3.25-GPA-no-test path applies to accredited schools only. Applicants who don't qualify receive individual review.

Last updated 7/17/2026