10 Interesting Facts about University of Kansas
- The University of Kansas (KU) is a public research university located in Lawrence, Kansas, USA. It was founded in 1865.
- KU is the flagship university of the state of Kansas and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU).
- The university has five campuses, including the main campus in Lawrence, the Medical Center campus in Kansas City, and campuses in Overland Park, Wichita, and Salina.
- KU offers over 400 degree programs through its 13 schools and colleges, including the highly-ranked School of Education and School of Engineering.
- The university is home to several world-class research centers and institutes, including the Bioengineering Research Center, the Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis, and the Life Span Institute.
- The Jayhawk is the university’s mascot, and KU’s athletic teams compete in the Big 12 Conference at the NCAA Division I level.
- Notable alumni include former U.S. Senator Bob Dole, journalist Charles Kuralt, NBA player Paul Pierce, and Nobel Prize-winning physicist E. O. Lawrence.
- KU is also known for its strong traditions, including the Rock Chalk Chant, which is considered one of the loudest and most iconic college cheers in the country.
- The university has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries.
- KU is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting energy conservation, and increasing recycling efforts.
Admission
Acceptance Rate
91%
| SAT Range | 1070-1320 |
| ACT Range | 22-29 |
| Application Fee | $40 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| Accepts Common App | Yes |
Tuition & Fee
| Audiences | Annual Tuition | Cost per credit |
|---|---|---|
| Freshmen, transfers, and current students (resident) | $10,092 | $336 |
| Freshmen, transfers, and current students (nonresident) | $26,960 | $899 |
| Law students (resident) | $12,070 | $416 |
| Law students (nonresident) | $18,105 | $624 |
| Online students (resident) | $0 | $0 |
| Online students (nonresident) | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate students (resident) | $7,492 | $416 |
| Graduate students (nonresident) | $17,963 | $998 |
| Pharmacy students (resident) | $0 | $0 |
| Pharmacy students (nonresident) | $0 | $0 |
| Edwards Campus undergraduate (resident) | $10,092 | $336 |
| Edwards Campus undergraduate (nonresident) | $26,960 | $899 |
| Edwards Campus graduate (resident) | $9,989 | $416 |
| Edwards Campus graduate (nonresident) | $23,951 | $998 |
| School/area | Cost per credit-hour | Cost per credit-hour (first-years) | Fee per semester | Approx. % in-school credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Biostatistics (MS) | $700.00 | – | – | 100% |
| Edwards Campus | $34.55 | – | – | 100% |
| Architecture | $70.45 | – | – | 100% |
| Architecture (MArch) | $70.45 | – | – | 100% |
| Architecture and Design (MA, MUP, Ph.D.) | $70.45 | – | – | 100% |
| Architecture, Design & Planning | $70.45 | – | – | 50% |
| Arts (BA & BGS) | $27.80 | – | – | 33% |
| Arts (BFA) | $27.80 | – | – | 55% |
| Business | $126.30 | – | – | 45% |
| Business (BBA) | $126.30 | – | – | 100% |
| Business (Full-Time MBA or MAcc) | $230.20 | – | – | 100% |
| Business (Ph.D.) | $126.30 | – | – | 100% |
| Business (Working Professional MBA) | $230.20 | – | – | 100% |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | $55.45 | – | – | 100% |
| College Online BGS | $398.00 | – | – | 100% |
| Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) | $332.00 | – | – | 100% |
| Doctor of Medicine | $0.00 | – | – | 100% |
| Education (BSE) | $28.35 | – | – | 60% |
| Education (BSE) | $28.35 | – | – | 60% |
| Education (MA, MSE, EdD, PhD) | $28.35 | – | – | 100% |
| Education (MSE, EdD) | $28.35 | – | – | 100% |
| Education/Music/Arts | $27.80 | – | – | 100% |
| Engineering | $95.00 | – | – | 50% |
| Engineering | $95.00 | – | – | 50% |
| Engineering (Masters) | $61.30 | – | – | 100% |
| Graduate Certificate in Special Education, Autism | $595.00 | – | – | 100% |
| Health Information Management | $55.45 | – | – | 100% |
| Journalism | $25.00 | – | – | 33% |
| Journalism | $25.00 | – | – | 100% |
| Juris Doctor (J.D.) | $332.00 | – | – | 100% |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $0.00 | – | – | 100% |
| Master of Laws (LL.M.) | $338.60 | – | – | 100% |
| Master’s in Business Adminstration | $865.00 | – | – | 100% |
| Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction | $595.00 | – | – | 100% |
| Master’s in Education Administration | $595.00 | – | – | 100% |
| Master’s in Special Education | $595.00 | – | – | 100% |
| Master’s of Science Digital Content Strategy | $500.00 | – | – | 100% |
| Master’s of Science in Applied Statistics | $700.00 | – | – | 100% |
| Master’s of Science in Pharmacology & Toxicology | $1,016.00 | – | – | 100% |
| Music | $40.00 | – | – | 100% |
| Music (BA) | $40.00 | – | – | 45% |
| Music (BFA) | $40.00 | – | – | 55% |
| Music (BM) | $40.00 | – | – | 75% |
| Nurse Anesthesia (DNAP) | $243.00 | – | – | 100% |
| Nursing (BSN) | $33.25 | – | – | 100% |
| Occupational Therapy (MOT, MS, OTD) | $121.55 | – | – | 100% |
| Pharmacy (after pre-pharmacy completed) | $0.00 | – | – | 100% |
| Physical Therapy (DPT) | $121.55 | – | – | 100% |
| Respiratory Care | $55.45 | – | – | 100% |
| School of Health Professions (MS, PhD, AuD, SLPD) | $55.45 | – | – | 100% |
| School of Medicine (MHS, MS, MPH, PhD) | $0.00 | – | – | 100% |
| School of Nursing (MSN, DNP, PhD) | $144.10 | – | – | 100% |
| Social Welfare | $37.50 | – | – | 100% |
| Social Welfare | $37.50 | – | – | 43% |
| Social Welfare | $37.50 | – | – | 100% |
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Students
Full-Time Enrollment
16,439 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,696
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