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University of Kansas

Acceptance Rate 87.84 %
SAT Average 1,210
Tuition & Fees $29,412
($11,700)
Student Population 26,708
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $10,373

Academic Overview

University of Kansas Campus, Lawrence, KS
University of Kansas is a public, four-years institute located in Lawrence, Kansas. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $11,700 for Kansas residents and $29,412 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $11,574 for Kansas residents and $26,236 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 26,708 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 87.84% and the graduation rate is 67% last year.
The salary after graduation from University of Kansas varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $59,300. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, KU's tuition & fees is $11,700 for Kansas residents and $29,412 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $11,574 for in-state students and $26,236 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Kansas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$11,700$29,412
Graduate$11,574$26,236
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at KU. The acceptance rate of KU is 87.84% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 31.31%. The average graduation rate is 67% and the transfer-out rate is 23%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,373 and 75% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 26,708 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of Kansas is 87.84 %.
Acceptance Rate
87.84%
Graduation Rate for University of Kansas is 67 %
Graduation Rate
67%
Transfer-out Rate for University of Kansas is 23 %
Transfer-out Rate
23%
Retention Rate for University of Kansas is 85 %
Retention Rate
85%
Student Population for University of Kansas is 26,708
Student Population
26,708
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of Kansas is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,373 at University of Kansas.
Financial Aid Amount
$10,373

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressStrong Hall, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Room 230, Lawrence, KS 66045
Phone785-864-2700
WEBhttps://ku.edu/
Admissionhttps://admissions.ku.edu/
Online Applicationhttps://admissions.ku.edu/apply
Financial Aidfinancialaid.ku.edu/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://admissions.ku.edu/afford/
Veterans Tuitionveterans.ku.edu/
Athleticaire.ku.edu/ku-fact-book/
Disability Serviceaccess.ku.edu/

Offered Degrees

KU offers 442 major programs through online and on-site education where 59 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's1069
Master's13118
Doctorate (Research)872
Doctorate (Practical)112
Less Than 1 Year Certificate327
1-2 Years Certificate30
Post-Bachelor's Certificate6418
Post-Master's Certificate83

Special Learning Opportunities

University of Kansas offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:5,488)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,914)

Veterans Benefits

University of Kansas has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges