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University of Kansas

University of Kansas is a large, public institution located in Lawrence, ks. Founded in 1866, University of Kansas offers undergraduate degrees in 290 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 18,539 undergraduates
cost $11,167 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Kansas? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 87.8%
SAT score average 1192
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA 3.65
Application fee $40
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Key deadlines

June
30
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August
11
106 days away Application deadline date

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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Kansas is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Journalism
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Medicine
Finance and Financial Management Services
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $11,167
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,136
Books & supplies $1,224
Other expenses $3,246
Cost of attendance* $25,773
Average financial aid package $17,437
Estimated cost $8,336 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $28,035
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,136
Books & supplies $1,224
Other expenses $3,246
Cost of attendance* $42,641
Average financial aid package $17,437
Estimated cost $25,204 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Kansas has a total undergraduate enrollment of 18,539, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

28,406

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
52%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
28%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Kansas, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map Strong Hall, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Room 230, Lawrence, KS 66045
phone 785-864-2700
address https://ku.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Kansas to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Kansas?

University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, ks.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Kansas? 

The acceptance rate for University of Kansas is 88%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Kansas?

The average high school GPA for University of Kansas students was 3.65.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Kansas?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Kansas including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $103,092.

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