University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About University of Kansas

University of Kansas is a large, public institution in Lawrence, KS, in a city setting. It enrolls about 21,217 students. The acceptance rate is 93%. 69% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $61,945.

93%

Acceptance

$18,059

Net price

21,217

Enrollment

69%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

93%

Acceptance rate

1,190

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading540–650

SAT Math530–650

ACT Composite20–28

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$18,059

Average net price

$12,102

In-state tuition

$30,432

Out-of-state tuition

$11,358

Room & board

$1,224

Books & supplies

$26,751

Total cost of attendance

20%

Students receiving Pell grants

37%

Students with federal loans

$21,000

Median student debt

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

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business23.2%

Health & Nursing8.9%

Engineering8.8%

Psychology8.3%

Communications6.2%

Parks & Recreation6.2%

Visual & Performing Arts4.5%

Biology4.3%

Humanities4.1%

Computer Science3.9%

After Graduation

$61,945

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$51,217

Median earnings (6 yrs)

69%

Graduation rate

86%

Retention rate

84%

Earn more than a HS grad

$22,979

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

21,217

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

22%

First-generation

Gender balance

54% women

46% men

Race & ethnicity

White

69%

Hispanic

11%

Asian

Two or more races

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

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