University of Kansas (KU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	5,235
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	92%
Students retention rate	85%
On-time graduation rate	66%

Located in Lawrence, Kansas, KU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 92% indicates that KU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Kansas is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

KU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

92.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,166

Cost of attendance at University of Kansas in 2022 for students from Kansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$7,489
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,034

Cost of attendance at University of Kansas in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$17,865
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at University of Kansas received on average $10,408 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,408

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	764	20%	$4,519	$3,452,438
Other Federal Grant	1,330	36%	$3,491	$4,643,386
State Grant/Scholarships	521	14%	$1,215	$633,070
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,652	71%	$9,784	$25,947,061
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,000	80%	$10,408	$31,223,517

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Kansas students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Kansas students is 66.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.0%.

66.0%

asian 68.9% 124 students
African American 47.2% 83 students
white 69.5% 2,024 students
unknown 65.5% 19 students
hispanic 51.4% 170 students
International Students 69.9% 116 students
Mixed Race 54.6% 119 students

Sport Conferences

Football Big Twelve Conference
Baseball Big Twelve Conference
Basketball Big Twelve Conference
Track and Cross Country Big Twelve Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Kansas provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Kansas offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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