Kansas does not have any remarkably selective colleges, so students with average ACT scores have a decent shot at getting into any one of the state's many colleges and universities. You'll see in the table below that the University of Kansas has the highest admissions bar, but it is not significantly higher than many other colleges in the state. The table shows ACT scores for the middle 50% of matriculated students. If your scores fall within or above these ranges, you're on target for admission. If your scores are a little below the bottom number, Keep in mind that 25% of enrolled students have scores below those listed.
Be sure to keep the ACT in perspective and don't lose sleep over it. A strong academic record typically carries more weight than standardized test scores. Also, some of the schools will look at non-numerical information and want to see a winning essay, meaningful extracurricular activities and good letters of recommendation. Factors such as legacy status and demonstrated interest can also make a difference.
Note that the ACT is far more popular than the SAT in Kansas, and many colleges report that over 90% of applicants submit ACT scores, not SAT scores.
You can also check out these other ACT links:
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