Known for business — excellent value
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
88%Acceptance
1186SAT Avg
19,857Students
17:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$61,945Earnings 10yr
$17,365Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate88.2%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1186
Reading & WritingMid: 605
530650
MathMid: 605
520640
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 25
2127
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
Programs (290)
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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Kansas Jayhawks
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia