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University of Kansas
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Information Summary
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$17,314 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
77% |
| ACT
75 %ile scores |
27 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
20 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
80% / 41% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
26,773 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Kansas?
Ranks 1026th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $5,844 | $5,844 | $15,351 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $756 | $756 | $756 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $258 | $258 | $575 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $5,775 | $5,775 | $13,801 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $756 | $756 | $756 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $304 | $304 | $638 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $17,314 | $17,314 | $26,821 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $17,400 | $17,400 | $26,907 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $11,170 | $11,170 | $20,677 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Degree — Tuition | $22,486 | $39,877 |
| Medical Degree — Required Fees | $464 | $464 |
| Pharmacology Degree — Tuition | $9,813 | $19,320 |
| Pharmacology Degree — Required Fees | $756 | $756 |
| Law Degree — Tuition | $11,839 | $21,871 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $756 | $756 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $5,413 |
$5,413 |
$13,866 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $750 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,502 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,438 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,670 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,438 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,438 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $65 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $50 |
| Applicants | 10,240 (4,936 male / 5,304 female) |
| Admitted | 7,874 (3,708 male / 4,166 female) |
| Admission rate | 77% |
| First-time Enrollment | 4,153 (2,043 male / 2,110 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 4,094 (2,002 male / 2,092 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 59 (41 male / 18 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 26,773 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does University of Kansas use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Big Twelve Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Big Twelve Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Big Twelve Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Big Twelve Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of Kansas accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 364th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 99% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 28 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 27 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 22 / 27 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 5,393 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $3,224 |
| Board Fee | $2,920 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
University of Kansas ranks 2844th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,978 | 508 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,156 | 287 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $3,424 | 1,775 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,856 | 1,674 | |
| Any financial aid type | 3,339 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of Kansas?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 919 | 660 | 1,579 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 427 | 475 | 902 |
Hispanic | 432 | 474 | 906 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 493 | 543 | 1,036 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 153 | 201 | 354 |
White Non-Hispanic | 10,313 | 10,664 | 20,977 |
Race Unknown | 549 | 470 | 1,019 |
| Total | 13,286 | 13,487 | 26,773 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at University of Kansas?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 43 | 24 | 67 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 40 | 66 | 106 |
Hispanic | 36 | 58 | 94 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 84 | 78 | 162 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 15 | 19 | 34 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,585 | 1,965 | 3,550 |
Race Unknown | 48 | 58 | 106 |
| Total | 1,851 | 2,268 | 4,119 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at University of Kansas.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 223 | 307 | |
| 98 | 194 | 292 | |
| 86 | 147 | 233 | |
| 39 | 187 | 226 | |
| 113 | 95 | 208 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?











