Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
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
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Academics
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Outcomes
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
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Kansas within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#240 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#66 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Kansas
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Kansas
#248 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Kansas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1330 |
| ACT | 21/29 |
| GPA | 3.66 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Kansas Resident Tuition
| 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
| 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 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.