University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About University of Kansas
The University of Kansas (KU) is a public research university with its main campus in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It is governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. Two branch campuses are in the Kansas City metropolitan area on the Kansas side: the university's medical school and hospital in Kansas City, Kansas; and the Edwards Campus in Overland Park. There are also educational and research sites in Garden City, Hays, Leavenworth, Parsons, and Topeka, an agricultural education center in rural north Douglas County, and branches of the medical school in Salina and Wichita. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities and classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". Founded March 21, 1865, the university was opened in 1866 under a charter granted by the Kansas State Legislature in 1864 and legislation passed in 1863 under the state constitution, which was adopted two years after the 1861 admission of the former Kansas Territory as the 34th state into the Union. As of fall 2025, 27,212 students were enrolled at the Lawrence and Edwards campuses with an additional 3,957 students enrolled at the University of Kansas Medical Ce
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93%
Acceptance
$18,059
Net price
21,217
Enrollment
69%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
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
25
ACT midpoint
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
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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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
8%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
22%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of Kansas FAQ
Is University of Kansas a public or private school?
University of Kansas is a public institution located in Lawrence, KS.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Kansas?
University of Kansas has an acceptance rate of 93%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of Kansas cost?
The average annual net price at University of Kansas is $18,059 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $12,102 in-state and $30,432 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at University of Kansas?
About 69% of students at University of Kansas complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of Kansas graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of Kansas students earn a median of $61,945 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Kansas?
Admitted students at University of Kansas have an average SAT score of 1,190 and an ACT midpoint of 25. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University of Kansas?
University of Kansas enrolls about 21,217 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — InaMaka · CC BY 3.0. Additional images are representative.
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