University of Kansas, KS
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Kansas Rankings
Affordability64
Selectivity60
Retention61
Graduation35
Earnings48
Diversity39
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Kansas
97%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
3%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing16%
Communication, Journalism9%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education4%
Engineering11%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs12%
History1%
Legal Professions and Studies<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences6%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into University of Kansas
92%
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
26
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
ACT Composite (25–75%)23–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Kansas
$11K
In-State Tuition
$27K
Out-of-State Tuition
$25K
Average Total Cost
$19K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $23K | $18K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Kansas
43%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
66%
Repayment Rate
$222
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 30% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 61% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 66% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 72% | 54% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 77% | 59% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Kansas
84%
Retention Rate
26%
Transfer Rate
12%
Withdrawal Rate
64%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 47% | 33% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 64% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 65% | 51% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 65% | 43% | 53% |
| Black | 39% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 68% | 50% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51% | 36% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 80% | 31% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 39% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 68% | 32% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 59% | 39% | 44% |
| Other race | 69% | 33% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Kansas
94%
Employment Rate
$39K
Median Salary
$26K
25 Pctl Salary
$55K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $26K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $39K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $55K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $69K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $39K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $45K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $49K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Kansas
19,135
Undergraduates
76%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
8,094
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 52% | 59% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 48% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 12% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 71% | 59% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 12% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 3% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 20% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 35% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Kansas, KS
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence
1 miles, NE
Haskell Indian Nations University
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