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Kansas Universities Qualified
Admissions Standards (college-bound)

To guarantee admission to six of the state’s universities (Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, The University of Kansas, and Wichita State University), use the standards below, set by the Kansas Board of Regents.

ACCREDITED HIGH SCHOOL
Freshmen applicants, aged 21 & younger, who graduate from an accredited high school, will be guaranteed admission to six state universities by meeting the Qualified Admissions requirements designated by each university, as follows:

ESU, PSU, FHSU, & WSU:

• ACT 21+ (SAT 1060) or Cumulative GPA 2.25+*
• Cumulative GPA 2.0+ for College Credit earned in High School

K-State:

• ACT 21+ (SAT 1060) or GPA 3.25+*
• Cumulative GPA 2.0+ for College Credit earned in High School

KU:

• ACT 21+ (SAT 1060) and Cumulative GPA 3.25+or ACT 24+ (SAT 1160) and Cumulative GPA 3.0+*
• Cumulative GPA 2.5+ for College Credit earned in High School

KANSAS SCHOLARS CURRICULUM IS RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED: To best prepare for the rigor of college level courses, following Kansas Scholars curriculum is recommended (see below).

* If you do not meet the qualified admission requirements, you are still encouraged to apply. Your application will be reviewed individually. Contact the university admissions office for more information.

** Students are strongly encouraged to take a math every year in high school.

*** ECHS recommends (but does not require) 2 years of foreign language.

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