University of Kansas Comparison

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Overview

KU
Location Lawrence, KS
Setting Small City
Enrollment 28,406
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #291
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website ku.edu
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Costs

KU
Tuition (In State) $10,596
Tuition (Out of State) $28,308
Room & Board $10,818
Avg Net Price $18,322
Avg Grant Aid $10,644
% Receiving Grant Aid 89%

Admission

KU
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 19,226
Admitted 16,958
Acceptance Rate 88.2%
Enrolled % 31%
Avg High School GPA 3.66
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Average
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 21/27
SAT Range 1050/1290
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Aug 15, 2025

Academics

KU
Student to Faculty Ratio 17:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (15%)
  • Communication (12%)
  • Social Sciences (9%)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (8%)
  • Health Professions (7%)

Outcomes

KU
Graduation Rate 61%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $54,600
Making Student Loan Payments 66%
Median Student Loan Debt $20,500
Median Loan Payment $211

Diversity

KU
% Men 11%
% Women 16%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 72%
% Black 4%
% Hispanic 7%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 5%
% International 6%
% Unknown Race 1%

Students

KU
% In-State 55%
% Out-of-State 43%

Campus

KU
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/