University of Kansas

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Lawrence, KS

$10,092

Avg in-state tuition

$26,960

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Kansas

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Kansas is a large public university located on an urban campus in Lawrence, Kansas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,135, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The university offers 100 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 63%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $10,092, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $26,960.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

91% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

86% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

63% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Recommended

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 22-29

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1070-1320

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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27k

Students enrolled

90%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

69%

Hispanic

8%

Non-U.S. Citizen

7%

Two or more races

5%

Asian

5%

Black

4%

Unknown

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

54%

Socio-economic diversity

20% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

42

Total Online Enrollment

24,079

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

89% On-campus

11% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 10% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 24% online

Master's Check Bold 11% online

Doctorate Check Bold 3% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $10,092 $26,960
Graduate $9,989 $23,951

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,212
On-campus room and board $9,900
On-campus other expenses $3,198
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,544
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,198
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,198

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $24,402 $41,270
Off-campus without family $24,046 $40,914
Off-campus with family $14,502 $31,370

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

25%

State Grant Aid

13%

Institution Grant Aid

68%

Pell Grant

20%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,186
State Grant Aid $1,250
Institution Grant Aid $9,469
Pell Grant Aid $4,506

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debt after graduation

$45k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FBS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.