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University of Kansas

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Lawrence, KS
3.5 6 reviews

#1 Best Value in Kansas

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Overview

Total enrollment

29,792

Location Lawrence, Kansas
Website ku.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City

Best Colleges Rank

#317

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Lawrence, Kansas, 40 miles west of Kansas City, the University of Kansas (KU) occupies a 1,000-acre campus known for its limestone buildings and hilltop setting overlooking the Kansas River valley. Founded in 1865, KU serves as the state's flagship public research institution, maintaining selective admission standards for its undergraduate programs. The university is recognized for its programs in special education, public administration, and journalism, along with a distinguished medical school based at a separate campus in Kansas City. Students primarily reside in on-campus housing during their first year, with many upperclassmen living in the surrounding Lawrence community. As a member of the Big 12 Conference, KU's basketball program has established itself as one of the most successful in NCAA Division I history, playing home games in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Ratings

KU is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of Kansas within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1070/1300
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/28
GPA 3.66

Acceptance Rate

93.5%

Applications Due Aug 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 25.5%
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Kansas Resident Tuition

$12,102

Out of State Resident Tuition

$30,432

Breakdown

Tuition $12,102
Books and Supplies $1,224
Other Fees $1,134
Room and Board $11,358
Budget for Other Expenses $4,124
Total One Year Cost $29,942

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$54,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

61% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Kansas are Business, Communication, and Social Sciences. 15% of students major in Business, 12% in Communication, and 9% in Social Sciences.