92%

Acceptance Rate

$9,096

Avg.Financial Aid

001948

FAFSA Code

The University of Kansas (KU)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    HLC

  • Website

    https://ku.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    27,690

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

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Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

Address

Strong Hall 1450 Jayhawk Blvd Room 230

Rankings

The ranking of a particular university helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed University of Kansas at the 260th position among other national universities.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    None

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    92%

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    23 - 29

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $40

  • Accept Common App

    None

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is fairly easy. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $40. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 22 might also given admission but the average ACT score at University of Kansas is 25. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at Strong Hall, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Room 230, Lawrence, Kansas 66045. To gather more information, they can call them at (785) 864-2700.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $18,415

  • Average Annual Cost

    $10,092

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $26,566

  • Other Fees

    $1,056

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $11,262

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $3,080

Total One Year Cost

$26,566

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to UK are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $34,450 per year. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

17:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

84%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

58%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$12,876

Faculty Overview

57%

Male Professors

43%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Journalism

    286 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    227 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    197 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    190 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    161 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    159 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    143 Graduates

  • Marketing

    136 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    161 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    159 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    143 Graduates

  • Marketing

    136 Graduates

  • Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences,...

    134 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    129 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    124 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    121 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    115 Graduates

  • Business/Commerce, General

    111 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    101 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    93 Graduates

  • Economics

    91 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    90 Graduates

  • Behavioral Sciences

    87 Graduates

  • Chemical Engineering

    83 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    80 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    79 Graduates

  • Social Work

    69 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    61 Graduates

  • History

    58 Graduates

  • Human Biology

    56 Graduates

  • International/Global Studies

    55 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    54 Graduates

  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts

    52 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    52 Graduates

  • Communication Disorders Sciences an...

    50 Graduates

  • Management Information Systems and...

    48 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    48 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    43 Graduates

  • Petroleum Engineering

    41 Graduates

  • Mental and Social Health Services a...

    40 Graduates

  • Sociology

    37 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering

    35 Graduates

  • Area Studies

    33 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    32 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    30 Graduates

  • Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

    27 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    26 Graduates

  • Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...

    26 Graduates

  • Architectural Engineering

    25 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    25 Graduates

  • Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astrona...

    24 Graduates

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

    24 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering

    22 Graduates

  • East Asian Languages, Literatures,...

    22 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    21 Graduates

  • Architectural History and Criticism

    20 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    19 Graduates

  • Public Administration

    19 Graduates

  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

    18 Graduates

  • Health and Medical Administrative S...

    18 Graduates

  • Music

    17 Graduates

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...

    14 Graduates

  • Physics

    14 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    13 Graduates

  • Geography and Cartography

    11 Graduates

  • Engineering Physics

    10 Graduates

  • Management Sciences and Quantitativ...

    9 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    9 Graduates

  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorolog...

    8 Graduates

  • Classical and Ancient Studies

    8 Graduates

  • Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languag...

    8 Graduates

  • Dance

    7 Graduates

  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...

    7 Graduates

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics

    3 Graduates

  • Classics and Classical Languages, L...

    3 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

19,596

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

22%

Full-time / Part-time

88% / 12%

Students Gender

Male

48%

US National: 44%

Female

52%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

71%

Unknown

1%

Black

4%

Hispanic

8%

Two or more races

5%

Non Resident alien

6%

Asian

5%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

37%

Out Of State

59%

In State

4%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$70,891 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

25%

Averege Housing Cost

$6,084/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,266/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,266/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Jayhawk

School Colors

crimson and blue

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Big Twelve Conference

Total Male Athletes

233

Total Female Athletes

268

Intramural Sports

29

Sports Club

12

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Crew-Rowing

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Campus Security

The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $11,318 per year. The students at University of Kansas have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $4,266 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At UK, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 48% male and 52% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$39,200/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$48,800/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$12,500 - $28,250

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$130 - $293

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

75%

Average Aid Per Year

$9,096

Students Receiving Federal Grants

23%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,688

Students Receiving State Aid

8%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,249

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

69%

Average Aid Per Year

$8,233

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$11,043

$30K - $48K

$10,144

$48K - $75K

$7,860

$75K - $110K

$3,149

> $110K

$2,258

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$3,064,296

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$27,784,403

The financial aid department of University of Kansas helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $4,818, whereas the financial aid is $9,075. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $1,023, while the institutional aid is $9,075. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at UK based on students' financial needs add up to $3,064,296 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $27,784,403.

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