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Most selective colleges in Kansas

Colleges that admit the smallest share of applicants.

Most selective colleges in Kansas3 schools

3 schools qualify, ranked by admission rate.

How this list is made

  • Schools in Kansas.
  • Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
  • Academic Excellence grade B+ or better (the top 35% of rated colleges).
  • Has an admission rate from federal data (College Scorecard). Average SAT scores are shown where the college reports them.
  • Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
  • Ordered by admission rate, lowest first. Selectivity measures demand for places, not the quality of teaching.

Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

  1. 1

    Kansas State University

    Manhattan, KS · Public

    #4 in Kansas

    • Admits 82%
    • Average SAT 1151
  2. 2

    University of Kansas

    Lawrence, KS · Public

    #3 in Kansas

    • Admits 93%
    • Average SAT 1190
  3. 3

    Benedictine College

    Atchison, KS · Private nonprofit

    #5 in Kansas

    • Admits 98%
    • Average SAT 1252

Compare cost and outcomes

SchoolNet price a yearMedian debtEarnings 10 years outGraduation rate
Kansas State University$19,406$21,250$57,26271%
University of Kansas$18,059$21,000$61,94569%
Benedictine College$27,891$24,599$53,17562%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.

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