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University of Kansas

Univ of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas 66045

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University of Kansas is a public institution in Lawrence with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1186, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 19.9K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,945 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,365.

Established
1865
Motto
Videbo visionem hanc magnam quare non comburatur rubus
Mascot
Big JayBaby JayJay Doc (Medical Center)
Type
Public research university
Conference
American Collegiate Hockey Association
Division
Division I

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88%Acceptance
1186SAT Avg
19,857Students
17:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$61,945Earnings 10yr
$17,365Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Kansas Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1186

Reading & WritingMid: 605
530650
MathMid: 605
520640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2127

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

88.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1186

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,700
Tuition (out-of-state)$29,412
Room & Board$10,818
Books & Supplies$1,224
Total Cost of Attendance$25,215
Average Net Price$17,365
Median Debt at Graduation$21,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,908
$30–48K$12,702
$48–75K$16,097
$75–110K$20,649
$110K+$21,310

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,365

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

62.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

152

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (290)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
19,857
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Black 4%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 6%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.8%
Freshman Retention85.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,217
8 Years$57,994
10 Years$61,945

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$53,900
Men
$65,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#143
Forbes
#165
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#367

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Kansas Jayhawks

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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