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University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS·Public·19,857 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $59,300 within 10 years.

88%
Accept
19,857
Students
$17,365
Net Price
69%
Grad Rate
$59,300
Earnings
10 yr
$15,500
Debt

About This School

University of Kansas is a public institution located in Lawrence, Kansas with approximately 19,857 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Kansas has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,365 per year. The graduation rate is 69%, and the typical graduate earns $59,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

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".

With an 88% acceptance rate and a reasonable average net price of $17,365/year, this is an accessible option for students looking for a large public research university without crushing debt — median debt at graduation sits at just $15,500. The numbers tell a mixed story, though: a 69% graduation rate is below average for a flagship university, meaning nearly 1 in 3 students doesn't finish, which is worth taking seriously. Worth considering if you're drawn to a classic Big 12 campus experience in Lawrence and have a clear plan for staying on track — students who graduate tend to land on solid footing, with median earnings of $59,300 a decade out.

Founded
1864
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing20%
Health Professions10%
Engineering8%
Psychology8%
Communications6%
Biological Sciences6%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Social Sciences4%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Juan Manuel SantosPaul RuddWilt ChamberlainClyde TombaughBob DoleMandy PatinkinDon JohnsonVernon L. SmithPaul PierceRex StoutGillian FlynnAl Oerter

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1186
Reading 75th %ile650
Math 75th %ile640

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$11,700
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,412
Avg Net Price
$17,365
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants20%
Median debt at graduation$15,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
69%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
85%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$59,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$15,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$15,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$45,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$59,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.8x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White69%
Black4%
Hispanic/Latino10%
Asian6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (19,857 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

University of Kansas

Strong Hall, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Room 230

Lawrence, KS 66045

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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