University of Kansas
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.
About This School
University of Kansas is a public institution located in Lawrence, Kansas with approximately 21,217 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Kansas has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,059 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
What This School Looks For
From the school's most recent Common Data Set (2024-25). What the admissions office actually weighs:
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (21,217 undergraduates).
In the Classroom & On Campus
Class size distribution
Source: University of Kansas Common Data Set (2024-25).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Kansas
Strong Hall, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Room 230
Lawrence, KS 66045
Official Links
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Butler Community College
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Washburn University
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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