University of Kansas
Univ of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
University of Kansas is a public institution in Lawrence with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1186, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 19.9K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,945 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,365.
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Varsity Sports — Kansas Jayhawks
History & Fun Facts
- •History Main article: History of the University of Kansas On February 20, 1863, Kansas Governor Thomas Carney signed into law a bill creating the state university in Lawrence.
- •On November 2, 1863, Governor Carney announced Lawrence had met the conditions to get into the state university, and the following year the university was officially organized.
- •The school's Board of Regents held its first meeting in March 1865, which is the event that KU dates its founding from.
- •Work on the first college building began later that year.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1186
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
63.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$15,500
Programs (290)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
152
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from KS state average + city premium