State universities in Kansas follow Qualified Admissions (QA) criteria when admitting undergraduate students. These criteria are set by the Kansas Board of Regents, the governing body for the six state universities. The purpose of QA is to enhance success at the university level by ensuring students are prepared for the rigors of a university education. The institutions that use QA for admission are: Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, University of Kansas, and Wichita State University.
Note: The University of Kansas has separate Qualified Admissions requirements for high school graduates beginning Academic Year 2015-2016 and After - click here for more information.
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Approved Qualified Admissions Curricula at High Schools
The Kansas Board of Regents works with the Kansas State Department of Education to use the Kansas Course Code system to identify courses that meet the Qualified Admissions precollege curriculum requirements.
A list of approved courses may be found here.
Qualified Admissions Rules and Regulations
The Kansas Board of Regents has statutory authority to enact rules and regulations for admission to state universities. The Qualified Admissions Rules and Regulations were enacted to implement K.S.A. 76-717, the statute that details undergraduate admissions standards for state universities.
The Qualified Admissions Rules and Regulations may be found here.
Kansas Scholars Program
The Kansas State Scholarship is designed to assist academically talented students who are designated as state scholars during the senior year of high school and who have financial need. Completion of the Kansas Scholars Curriculum is a key eligibility requirement for the program.