Lawrence, KS

University of Kansas

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of Kansas is a four-year, public school located in Lawrence, KS.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
University of Kansas is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

93% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 22,363 applied, 20,905 accepted, and 5,323 enrolled in KU.
2,336 men and 2,987 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,190 SAT, 24 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,190 and ACT score is 24. The SAT score of 1190 is good, 67 to 74 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total107011901300
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing540600650
Math530590650
ACT Score
Composite202428
Math182327
English202327
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $12,102 for Kansas residents and $30,432 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $11,971 for Kansas residents and $27,146 for others.
Tuition has increased by 3.47% compared to last year at University of Kansas.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

13,497 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $10,731.
For freshmen, 4,069 students (93%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $10,644.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 29,792 students enrolled KU in 2025.
By gender, 13,566 men and 16,226 women students are enrolled.
There are 22,085 undergraduate and 7,707 graduate students.
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418 Major Programs

  • 38 programs through online
  • 206 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of KU is 69% and the transfer-out rate is 21%.
The retention rate is 86% for full-time and 86% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
69%
Transfer-out Rate
21%
Retention Rate
86%
Students to Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 3,080 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for KU and the average faculty salary is $103,164. The studetns to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
There are 9,928 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $74,397.
Number of Faculties
3,080
Average Faculty Salary
$103,164
Number of Staffs
9,928
Average Staff Salary
$74,397

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

University of Kansas is a member of Big 12 Conference.
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