School Overview
The University of Kansas, commonly referred to as KU, has a student body of more than 29,000 students, making it the largest public, research university in the state of Kansas.
The main campus sits atop Mount Oread – known informally as the Hill – in Lawrence, Kansas. Other campuses are found in Overland Park, Wichita, Salina and Kansas City, which is also home to the University Hospital and Medical Center.
The Kansas Legislature established KU under an 1864 charter and the school opened its classrooms two years later. The University of Kansas is a member of the Association of American Universities.
Academics
During the 2010 to 2011 academic year, enrollment at KU’s Lawrence and Edwards campuses was 26,266, with an additional 3,196 students enrolled at the KU Medical School. In 2013, the US News & World Report rankings cited KU as 106th in the category of national universities. The 2008 report found that KU was the 18th most popular university in the country.
KU has a significant liberal arts college as well as the following schools:
- School of Health Professions
- Architecture, Design and Planning
- Business
- Education
- Engineering
- Arts
- Health Professions
- Public Affairs and Administration
- Music
- Journalism and Mass Communication
- Law
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Social Welfare
There is also an honors program with about 300 students.
Financial Aid
KU offers nearly $13 million in scholarships yearly. Federal grants, loans and work-study are also available.
Library
KU has several libraries throughout campus:
- Anschutz Library
- Art & Architecture Library
- Music & Dance Library
- Library Annex
- Spahr Engineering Library
- Kenneth Spencer Research Library
- Watson Library
- Wheat Law Library
Athletics
Known as the Jayhawks, KU sports teams play in the NCAA Division I and the Big 12 Conference. The school has garnered three national championships, with the most recent in June 2013 when the women’s track and field team took the NCAA outdoor championship.
Student Housing
There are several on-campus housing options: residence halls, scholarship halls and apartments. The eight residence halls are Corbin, Ellsworth, GSP, Hashinger, Lewis, McCollum, Oliver and Templin.
General Information
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Admission Office 1502 Iowa Street Lawrence, KS 66045-7576 (785) 864-3911 Fax: (785) 864-5017 [email protected] Contact: Lisa Pinamonti Kress Director of Admissions and Scholarships |
Main Address 1502 Iowa Street Lawrence, KS 66045-7576 (785) 864-2700 www.ku.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 20,811 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 4,483 Degree-seeking undergrads: 20,555 Graduate enrollment: 5,471 Setting |
Degrees offered: Bachelor’s Master’s Doctoral First Professional |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: $30 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 92% Percent students who return sophomore year: 80% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $7,146 | $7,725 | $8,206 | $8,733 | +6.42% |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $800 | $800 | $800 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $6,144 | $6,474 | $6,802 | $7,070 | +3.94% |
| Other | $3,820 | $4,130 | $4,348 | $4,226 | -2.81% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $6,230 | $6,592 | $6,854 | $7,070 | +3.15% |
| Other | $3,820 | $4,130 | $4,348 | $4,226 | -2.81% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $17,860 | $19,129 | $20,156 | $20,829 | +3.34% |
| In-state Off Campus | $17,946 | $19,247 | $20,208 | $20,829 | +3.07% |
| In-state with Family | $7,896 | $8,525 | $9,006 | $9,533 | +5.85% |
| Average Graduate Student Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $7,092 |
| In-state Student Fees | $858 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $16,590 |
| Out-of-state Fees | $858 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 2,766 | 62% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,087 | 47% | $9,978,770 | $4,781 |
| – Federal grants | 562 | 13% | $2,303,190 | $4,098 |
| – Pell grants | 559 | 13% | $1,799,400 | $3,219 |
| – Other federal grants | 453 | 10% | $503,790 | $1,112 |
| State/local government grant or scholarships | 470 | 11% | $590,437 | $1,256 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 1,909 | 43% | $7,085,143 | $3,711 |
| Student loan aid | 1,731 | 39% | $9,151,337 | $5,287 |
| – Federal student loans | 1,711 | 39% | $7,280,008 | $4,255 |
| Other student loans | 171 | 4% | $1,871,329 | $10,943 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 4446 | 1471 | 818 | – | 6 |
| Architecture and Related Services | 41 | 81 | – | – | – |
| Architectural History and Criticism | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Architecture | 16 | 67 | – | – | – |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | – | 14 | – | – | – |
| Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies | 76 | 13 | 6 | – | – |
| African Studies | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 32 | 2 | 6 | – | – |
| European Studies/Civilization | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Latin American Studies | 10 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Russian Studies | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Women’s Studies | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 221 | 15 | 25 | – | – |
| Biochemistry | 42 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 142 | – | – | – | – |
| Botany/Plant Biology | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Cell Biology and Anatomy | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | – | – | 5 | – | – |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | – | 8 | 6 | – | – |
| Entomology | – | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Microbiology | 20 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Molecular Biology | 17 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Neuroscience | – | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Pharmacology | – | – | 3 | – | – |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | – | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| Physiology | – | – | 4 | – | – |
| Toxicology | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 608 | 258 | 2 | – | – |
| Accounting | 205 | 121 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 63 | 105 | – | – | – |
| Business/Commerce | 24 | 28 | 2 | – | – |
| Construction Management | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Finance | 176 | – | – | – | – |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 20 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems | 28 | – | – | – | – |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 92 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Programs | 516 | 39 | 8 | – | – |
| Journalism | 300 | 27 | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 216 | 12 | 8 | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 23 | 22 | 3 | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 23 | 14 | 3 | – | – |
| Information Technology | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| Education | 180 | 265 | 60 | – | – |
| Art Teacher Education | 7 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Curriculum and Instruction | – | 130 | 23 | – | – |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | – | 13 | – | – | – |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | – | – | 22 | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 63 | – | – | – | – |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | – | 24 | – | – | – |
| Music Teacher Education | 15 | 12 | 1 | – | – |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 11 | 21 | 4 | – | – |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 72 | – | – | – | – |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Special Education and Teaching | – | 62 | 10 | – | – |
| Engineering | 280 | 79 | 19 | – | – |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 23 | 10 | 1 | – | – |
| Architectural Engineering | 33 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Chemical Engineering | 46 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Civil Engineering | 48 | 25 | 3 | – | – |
| Computer Engineering | 16 | 9 | – | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 36 | 14 | 5 | – | – |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering Science | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Engineering, Other | – | – | 9 | – | – |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 63 | 9 | 1 | – | – |
| Petroleum Engineering | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering Technology | – | 29 | – | – | – |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | – | 29 | – | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/Letters | 181 | 12 | 6 | – | – |
| Creative Writing | – | 9 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 181 | 3 | 6 | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 141 | 18 | 13 | – | – |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | 3 | – | – | – |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 26 | 1 | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 27 | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 11 | 2 | 3 | – | – |
| Linguistics | 14 | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 57 | 5 | 6 | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | 312 | 247 | 392 | – | – |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Audiology/Audiologist | – | – | 10 | – | – |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | – | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 38 | – | – | – | – |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | – | 18 | – | – | – |
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | – | 12 | 9 | – | – |
| Medicine | – | – | 169 | – | – |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 5 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Nurse Anesthetist | – | 21 | – | – | – |
| Nursing Science | – | 78 | 12 | – | – |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 26 | 34 | – | – | – |
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | – | 12 | 8 | – | – |
| Pharmacy | – | – | 132 | – | – |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | – | – | 46 | – | – |
| Public Health | – | 32 | – | – | – |
| Public Health, Other | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 152 | – | – | – | – |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | – | 27 | 4 | – | – |
| History | 123 | 9 | 8 | – | – |
| History | 123 | 9 | 8 | – | – |
| Human Services | 93 | 184 | 8 | – | – |
| Public Administration | 20 | 40 | 2 | – | – |
| Social Work | 73 | 144 | 6 | – | – |
| Legal and Law Studies | – | 1 | 163 | – | – |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Law | – | – | 162 | – | – |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 22 | 12 | 2 | – | – |
| Mathematics | 22 | 12 | 2 | – | – |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 240 | 43 | 5 | – | – |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Behavioral Sciences | 96 | 8 | 5 | – | – |
| Human Biology | 85 | – | – | – | – |
| International/Global Studies | 50 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Museology/Museum Studies | – | 11 | – | – | – |
| Nutrition Sciences | – | 20 | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 58 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Studies | 58 | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 131 | – | – | – | – |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 131 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 80 | 16 | 20 | – | – |
| Astronomy | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry | 34 | 3 | 14 | – | – |
| Geology and Earth Science | 22 | 11 | 4 | – | – |
| Physics | 8 | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Psychology | 298 | 38 | 28 | – | 6 |
| Clinical Child Psychology | – | 3 | 5 | – | – |
| Counseling Psychology | – | 20 | 9 | – | – |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Educational Psychology | – | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Psychology | 282 | 13 | 11 | – | – |
| School Psychology | – | – | 1 | – | 6 |
| Social Sciences | 469 | 45 | 23 | – | – |
| Anthropology | 54 | 6 | 5 | – | – |
| Economics | 151 | 21 | 5 | – | – |
| Geography | 38 | 9 | 9 | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 155 | 7 | 1 | – | – |
| Sociology | 71 | 2 | 3 | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 339 | 45 | 27 | – | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 65 | 6 | 2 | – | – |
| Dance | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Design and Visual Communications | 84 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts | 29 | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 58 | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 56 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Industrial and Product Design | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Music | 35 | 20 | 21 | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Architecture & Related Programs Architectural History/Criticism B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Arts, Visual & Performing Biological & Biomedical Sciences Business, Management, & Marketing Communications & Journalism Computer & Information Sciences Education Engineering English Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature Health Professions & Clinical Sciences History Liberal Arts & Sciences Mathematics Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Natural Resources & Conservation Parks, Recreation & Fitness Philosophy & Religion Physical Sciences Psychology Public Administration & Services Social Sciences |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
A = Associate degree
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of Kansas Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (785) 864-2700 |
| Website: | https://ku.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://admissions.ku.edu |
| Address: | Strong Hall, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Room 230, Lawrence, KS 66045 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 27,552 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 63% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 19,547 (71% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $11,166 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $28,034 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 85% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $10,073 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
University of Kansas Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Kansas.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 6 | 8 | 9 | 2 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 5 | 16 | 17 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | 8 | 7 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Education | 5 | 6 | 9 | 5 | |
| Engineering | 1 | 9 | 11 | 8 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | 7 | 7 | 5 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 15 | 11 | 14 | 10 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 3 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 5 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Social Sciences | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | 7 | 8 | 6 | |
| Grand total | 55 | 98 | 121 | 85 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Kansas and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,166 |
| Out-of-state | $28,034 |
| Books and supplies | $1,212 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,045 |
| Out-of-state | $25,007 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 3,495 | 85% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,181 | 78% | $10,073 |
| Student loan aid | 1,859 | 45% | $7,114 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 12,337 | 63% | $9,252 |
| Federal student loans | 8,181 | 42% | $6,695 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Kansas. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Kansas students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 15,093 | 6,933 | 8,160 | Percent admitted | 100% | 91% | 95% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 27% | 28% | 27% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Kansas Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 27,552 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 19,667 |
| Graduate enrollment | 7,885 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Kansas Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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