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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KSPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 93% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Kansas is a public institution located in the city setting of Lawrence, KS. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 21.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 93%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
21.2K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
93% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading540 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math530 - 650
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 28
1typical 50% range36
93%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing21% of degrees
Engineering9% of degrees
Health Sciences9% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $176,643
Earnings 5yr: $174,248
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $141,101
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,168
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,128
Earnings 5yr: $139,235
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,384
Earnings 5yr: $139,238
Debt: $19,151
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,824
Earnings 5yr: $183,730
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,582
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,800
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,339
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,311
Earnings 5yr: $108,369
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,635
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,565
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $105,467
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,676
Earnings 5yr: $89,276
Debt: N/A
Petroleum Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,527
Earnings 5yr: $93,860
Debt: $25,000
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,898
Earnings 5yr: $83,060
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,391
Earnings 5yr: $86,557
Debt: $20,500
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,335
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,008
Earnings 5yr: $94,912
Debt: $27,000
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,087
Earnings 5yr: $89,289
Debt: $26,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,059
In-State Tuition$12,102
Out-of-State Tuition$30,432
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
20%
Pell Grants
37%
Take Loans
66%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$51,217
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$61,945
Completion Signals
69%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
86%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$167/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
46%
Men54%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
22%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$84,380
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