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University of Kansas

📍 Lawrence, Kansas🏛️ Urban Setting👥 21,217 Undergrads🔗 ku.edu

Overview

University of Kansas is a very large public research university in Lawrence, Kansas. It enrolls about 21,217 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 93%. Graduates earn a median of $61,945 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

93%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,190

540–650

Net Price

$18,059

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

69%

Retention

86%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$61,945

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

93.5%

SAT Average

1,190

ACT Composite

20–28

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200540 – 650 (mid 50%)800

Math

200530 – 650 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

120 – 28 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,102

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$30,432

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$26,751

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$18,059

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$12,544
$30,001 – $48,000	$12,942
$48,001 – $75,000	$15,154
$75,001 – $110,000	$19,169
$110,001 +	$22,544

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

37.4%

Academics & Programs

University of Kansas offers programs across 26 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

21.1%

Engineering

9.4%

Health Professions

9.0%

Psychology

8.4%

Communication & Journalism

5.7%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

5.3%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

5.3%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

4.6%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

69%

On-Time (4yr)

55%

Retention (FT)

86%

% Earning >$25K

82%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$51,217

8 years

$57,994

10 years

$61,945

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

79.1%

White

71.0%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

69.3%

Black or African American

4.3%

Asian

6.0%

Hispanic / Latino

10.8%

Two or more races

5.7%

International

2.8%

Gender

Women

53.6%

Men

46.4%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Kansas hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 93%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1190.

How much does University of Kansas cost?

In-state tuition is $12,102, and out-of-state is $30,432. Average net price after financial aid is $18,059.

What is University of Kansas known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Engineering, Health Professions.

What's the graduation rate at University of Kansas?

The 6-year graduation rate is 69%, and 86% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.