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K-State ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College OU Baker Washburn University| University of Kansas | College 2 | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | |||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | |||
| Setting | Small City | |||
| Enrollment | 28,406 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #291 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | ku.edu | |||
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Costs |
KU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,596 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,308 | |||
| Room & Board | $10,818 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $18,322 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,644 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% |
Admission |
KU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 19,226 | |||
| Admitted | 16,958 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Average | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
KU | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
KU | |||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 |
Diversity |
KU | |||
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| % Men | 11% | |||
| % Women | 16% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Low | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 72% | |||
| % Black | 4% | |||
| % Hispanic | 7% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | |||
| % International | 6% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 1% |
Students |
KU | |||
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| % In-State | 55% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | |||
Campus |
KU | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/