University of Kansas
University of Kansas is a public 4-year institution in Lawrence, KS. It enrolls about 28,406 students and admits roughly 88% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Lawrence, KS 66045 |
| County | Douglas County |
| Enrollment | 28,406 |
| Acceptance rate | 88% |
| Applicants / admitted | 19,226 / 16,958 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $11,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $29,412 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 69% |
| Transfer-out rate | 23% |
| Full-time retention rate | 85% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $18,322 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 530–650 |
| ACT middle 50% | 21–27 |
| Website | https://ku.edu/ |
| Phone | 7858642700 |
Admissions
About 19,226 students applied and 16,958 were admitted. Of those admitted, 5,259 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $11,700 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $29,412. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $18,322 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,908 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,702 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $16,097 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,649 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,310 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 4,072 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 69% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of Kansas is in Lawrence, KS, Douglas County. Its coordinates are 38.9585, -95.2476.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Kansas?
About 88% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 19,226 applicants.
How much does University of Kansas cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $11,700 for in-state students and $29,412 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of Kansas?
About 28,406 students are enrolled.