Kansas Qualified Admissions
If you are a Kansas resident who will graduate from an accredited high school during the 2015-2016 academic year or later, you can guarantee admission to Fort Hays State University, Pittsburg State University, Wichita State University, Emporia State University, and Kansas State University by completing the Qualified Admissions or Kansas Scholars curriculum and the following:
- 2.0 GPA in the Kansas Qualified Admissions curriculum AND
- ACT score of at least 21; OR
- SAT score of at least 980; OR
- Graduate in the top 1/3rd of your class
University of Kansas requires completion of the Qualified Admissions or Kansas Scholars curriculum and the following:
- 2.0+ GPA in theKansas Qualified Admissions curriculumand
- 3.0+ overall GPA and 24+ ACT (1090+ SAT) or
- 3.25+ overall GPA and 21+ ACT (980+ SAT )
- If applicable, achieve a 2.0 GPA or higher on any college credit taken in high school
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Subject Area
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Kansas Regents
Qualified Admission Curriculum
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Kansas Scholars
Curriculum
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Language Arts
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4 Credits
1.0 credit each year (.5 credit may be speech)
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4 Credits
Same as Qualified Admission Curriculum
See column for your graduating year.
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Mathematics
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3 Credits*
3 credits at or above
Algebra 1 taken during 9th through 12th grades
AND
students must score a 22 in the Math on the ACT
OR
4 Credits*
4 credits at or above Algebra 1 taken during 9th through 12th grades with one taken in the graduating year.
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4 Credits
1.0 Algebra 1*
1.0 Geometry
1.0 Algebra 2
1.0 credit beyond Algebra 2
*Algebra taken in the 8th grade is accepted.
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Science
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3 Credits
1.0 Biology
1.0 Chemistry or Physics
1.0 Elective, except Astronomy
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3 Credits
1.0 Biology
1.0 Chemistry
1.0 Physics
A fourth year of science is recommended
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Social Studies
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3 Credits
1.0 US History
.5 US Government
.5 World History or
World Geography
1.0 Electives
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3 Credits
1.0 US History
.5 US Government
.5 World History or World Geography
1.0 Approved KS Scholars elective
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World Language
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NONE
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2 Credits
(Same Language)
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Physical Education
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1 Credit
.5 JROTC
.5 activity class
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1 Credit
.5 Health
.5 activity class (JROTC)
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Fine Arts
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1 Credit
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1 Credit
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Financial Literacy
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.5 Credit
Consumer & Personal Finance or Economics or
Entrepreneurship
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.5 Credit
Consumer & Personal Finance or Economics or Entrepreneurship
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Elective
Credits
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8.5-9.5 Credits*
3 credits from the following: English, Math, Natural Science, Social Science, Fine Arts, Computer/Information Systems, Foreign Language, Personal Finance, Speech, Debate, Forensics, Journalism, Career and Technical Education
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6.5 Credits
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