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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 94%
- Open
- Average net price
- $20,004
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $67,963
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Kansas is a public college in Lawrence, KS with 21,217 undergraduates. It admits 94% of applicants, and admitted students average 1190 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $20,004 per year ($15,379 for families earning under $30,000). 70% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $67,963 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 94%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 19,226
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 16,958
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 31%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing540–650
200800
SAT Math530–650
200800
ACT Composite20–28
136
What University of Kansas looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordNot considered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $29,237
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $12,453
- Out-of-state tuition
- $31,332
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,379
- $30–48k$15,373
- $48–75k$16,017
- $75–110k$20,151
- $110k+$24,765
Get a personal estimate with University of Kansas's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 70%
- Freshman retention
- 87%
- Median earnings
- $67,963
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 21,217
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 23%
- White69%
- Hispanic11%
- Black4%
- Asian6%
University of Kansas FAQ
What is University of Kansas's acceptance rate?+
University of Kansas admits 94% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for University of Kansas?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1190.
What ACT score do you need for University of Kansas?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–28.
Is University of Kansas test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Kansas?+
In Fall 2023, 19,226 students applied to University of Kansas and 16,958 were admitted; 5,259 enrolled.
Does University of Kansas consider legacy status?+
No. University of Kansas reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Kansas require an essay?+
University of Kansas reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Kansas cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $29,237 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,004.
What is University of Kansas's graduation rate?+
70% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 155317 · How we use this data
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