University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · City · 21,217 students
4
YearPublic
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Lawrence, KS, 66045 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
37 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$26,751
Out-of-state COA
$45,081
Avg net price
$18,059
Room & board
$11,358
In-state tuition
$12,102
Out-of-state tuition
$30,432
Books & supplies
$1,224/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,544
$30–48k
$12,942
$48–75k
$15,154
$75–110k
$19,169
$110k+
$22,544
Admissions
Admit rate
93%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1190
Reading 540–650
Math 530–650
ACT midpoint
25
Composite 20–28
English 20–27
Math 18–27
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
University of Kansas accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
69%
1st-yr retention
86%
Transfer-out rate
22%
Consumer completion
66%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
67%
Transferred
24%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
8%
Median earnings (6yr)
$51,217
Median earnings (10yr)
$61,945
Median debt
$21,000
Monthly loan payment
$223
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$25,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 46%Women 54%
18
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
20%
First-generation
22%
Median family income
$64,240
Independent students
15%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
8%
Race & ethnicity
White
69%
Hispanic
11%
Black
4%
Asian
6%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$51,217
10 years after entry
$61,945
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Institutional
Endowment
$2.5B
Classification
R1: Very High Research
Full-time faculty
78%
Avg faculty salary
$11,338/mo
Instructional spend/student
$22,979
Federal loan rate
37%
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