Apply as a degree-seeking student

Undergraduate

All transfer or readmit domestic students are encouraged to apply, as we individually review each application for these factors: 

• Cumulative high school GPA.
• ACT or SAT scores, if available.
• GPA in the core curriculum.
• Strength of courses.
• College transcripts, if sent.

Only domestic students are eligible to apply to undergraduate online programs at this time.

Minimum admission requirements

Transfer students are assured admission with 24+ transferable credit hours at a GPA of 2.5 or higher from a regionally accredited community college, college, or university.

Graduate

Minimum admission requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements for admission to any graduate program at KU:

• Proof of a bachelor’s degree (and any post-bachelor’s coursework or degrees) from a regionally accredited institution, or a foreign university with substantially equivalent bachelor's degree requirements
• Proof of English proficiency for non-native English speakers
• A grade-point average of 3.0 or higher (minimum GPA requirements will be at the school/college level for students who apply for spring 2022 and after)

Program-specific admission requirements

Each graduate program at KU determines what additional materials or criteria are required for admission. These may include, but are not limited to:

• A resume or curriculum vitae
• Writing samples
• A personal statement
• Exam test scores
• Minimum GPA