12 colleges ยท fall 2024 data
Kansas colleges by SAT and ACT score
12 Kansas colleges report SAT or ACT ranges for the fall 2024 entering class, including 6 public colleges. The median SAT midpoint is about 1050. Sorted from the highest score range to the lowest.
| College | SAT middle 50% | ACT middle 50% | Acceptance rate | Test policy (fall 2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine College | 1140-1380 | 22-29 | 98% | Test-optional |
| University of Kansas | 1070-1300 | 20-28 | 94% | Test-optional |
| Kansas State University | 1060-1260 | 20-27 | 82% | Test-optional |
| Wichita State University | 905-1240 | 17-25 | 94% | Test-optional |
| McPherson College | 960-1200 | 18-23 | 77% | Test-optional |
| Fort Hays State University | 970-1140 | 18-24 | 90% | Test-optional |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | 950-1090 | 17-23 | 79% | Test-optional |
| Friends University | 960-1090 | 15-28 | 55% | Test-optional |
| University of Saint Mary | 806-1028 | 17-24 | 87% | Test-optional |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | 750-1000 | 16-22 | 83% | Test-optional |
| Emporia State University | Not reported | 18-24 | 98% | Test-optional |
| Pittsburg State University | Not reported | 17-24 | 89% | Test-optional |
Ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Check your own score against every college in the directory.
FAQ
Kansas college admissions questions
Which Kansas college has the highest SAT scores?
Benedictine College has the highest score range in Kansas in this directory, with an SAT middle 50% of 1140-1380 and an acceptance rate of 98% for fall 2024.
What is a typical SAT score for Kansas colleges?
Across the 10 Kansas colleges here that report SAT ranges, the median SAT midpoint is about 1050. Ranges run from 750-1000 at Ottawa University-Ottawa up to 1140-1380 at Benedictine College.
How many Kansas colleges required the SAT or ACT?
0 of the 12 Kansas colleges listed here reported requiring SAT or ACT scores for fall 2024. Policies have changed since, so confirm with each college.
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Sources and method
Where these numbers come from
- College Scorecard data downloads (June 10, 2026 release)U.S. Department of Education
- College Scorecard data dictionary and cohort mapU.S. Department of Education
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)National Center for Education Statistics
Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.
Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.
Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.
Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].