KU Enrollment Rates Go Up Blog 10/03/2018 Tweet The Kansas Board of Regents said that KU is setting records this year for higher enrollment numbers and higher retention rates. This year’s freshman class has the highest GPA’s and ACT scores in KU history. Chancellor Douglas Girod said new recruiting and financial aid programs are part of the revamp that is responsible for the growth. Incoming freshman applying to KU are urged to apply before November 1. Related posts: Dining Rates to Increase Lawrence Humane Society Experiencing Upward Trend in Adoption Rates