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University of Kansas

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Acceptance Rate 93.48 %
SAT Average 1,190
Tuition & Fees $30,432
($12,102)
Student Population 29,792
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $10,731

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 2025 tuition & fees is $12,102 for Kansas residents and $30,432 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $11,971 for Kansas residents and $27,146 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 29,792 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 93.48% and the graduation rate is 69% 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.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, KU's tuition & fees is $12,102 for Kansas residents and $30,432 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $11,971 for in-state students and $27,146 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Kansas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$12,102$30,432
Graduate$11,971$27,146
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at KU. The acceptance rate of KU is 93.48% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25.46%. The average graduation rate is 69% and the transfer-out rate is 21%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,731 and 70% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 29,792 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of Kansas is 93.48 %.
Acceptance Rate
93.48%
Graduation Rate for University of Kansas is 69 %
Graduation Rate
69%
Transfer-out Rate for University of Kansas is 21 %
Transfer-out Rate
21%
Retention Rate for University of Kansas is 86 %
Retention Rate
86%
Student Population for University of Kansas is 29,792
Student Population
29,792
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of Kansas is 18 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,731 at University of Kansas.
Financial Aid Amount
$10,731

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 418 major programs through online and on-site education where 38 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's1002
Master's1199
Doctorate (Research)761
Doctorate (Practical)112
Less Than 1 Year Certificate399
1-2 Years Certificate20
Post-Bachelor's Certificate6413
Post-Master's Certificate72

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✔
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