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University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

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Overview

Enrollment

26,780
University of Kansas overview
Location Lawrence, Kansas
Online ku.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
University of Kansas overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Lawrence, Kansas, University of Kansas is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 15,275 prospective students applied, and 14,129 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 4,119 enrolled in the school.  22,123 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,657 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $10,092 plus fees of $1,074. KU is ranked 240 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

8/10

Value

KU is rated within the top 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for University of Kansas within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1090/1330
ACT 21/29
GPA 3.66

Applications Accepted

92.5% 
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Applications Due Aug 15, 2024
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Kansas Resident Tuition

$10,092
In State Costs for University of Kansas
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,224
Other Fees$1,074
Room and Board $9,900
Budget for Other Expenses$3,230
Total One Year Cost$25,520

Out of State Resident Tuition

$26,960
Out of State Costs for University of Kansas
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,224
Other Fees$1,074
Room and Board $9,900
Budget for Other Expenses$3,230
Total One Year Cost$42,388

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$54,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

61% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Kansas students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 15%
Communication 12%
Social Sciences 9%
Visual and Performing Arts 8%
Health Professions 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155317 IPEDS survey data for University of Kansas.

Current students may use the University of Kansas GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.