University of Kansas

https://ku.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $10,968
    3.51% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $19,205
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    93.5%
    22,363 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    29,792
    84.9% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    68.8%
    2,817 Graduates

    About

    University of Kansas is a higher education institution located in Douglas County, KS. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Kansas were General Psychology (289 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (187 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (179 degrees).

    In 2024, 7,681 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Kansas. 58.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,270 degrees), 8.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (635 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at University of Kansas is $10,968, which is $−20,952 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Kansas is $10,968, which is $20,952 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,205.

    In 2024, 76% of undergraduate students attending University of Kansas received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $10,968
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Kansas was $10,968. The cost of tuition at University of Kansas is $−20,952 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Average Net Price

    $19,205
    2024 Value
    4.82%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 University of Kansas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,205. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Kansas grew by 4.82%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $10,877
    Room and Board
    $1,224
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Kansas was of $10,877 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.07% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,224. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    76%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    37%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    76% of undergraduate students at University of Kansas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 8.57% with respect to 2023, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    University of Kansas received 22,363 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 16.3% annual growth. Out of those 22,363 applicants, 20,905 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93.5% acceptance rate.

    There were 29,792 students enrolled at University of Kansas in 2024. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    University of Kansas has an overall enrollment yield of 25.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    93.5%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    20,905
    Accepted Out of 22,363

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Kansas was 93.5% (20,905 admissions from 22,363 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 88.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 16.3%, while admissions grew by 23.3%.

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    SAT Scores

    9%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    456
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    9% of enrolled first-time students at University of Kansas in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    University of Kansas had a total enrollment of 29,792 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Kansas is 25,285 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,507. This means that 84.9% of students enrolled at University of Kansas are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at University of Kansas, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.8% White, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.97% Asian, 5.26% Two or More Races, 4.38% Black or African American, 0.514% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0973% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at University of Kansas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.1%), followed by White Male (32.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.93%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.6%), followed by White Male (21.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.02%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    84.9%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at University of Kansas in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 29,792 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Kansas is 25,285 and the part-time enrollment is 4,507. This means that 84.9% of students enrolled at University of Kansas are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    86%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Kansas was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Kansas had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      19,602 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      2,921 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      1,778 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at University of Kansas is 65.8% White, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.97% Asian, 5.26% Two or More Races, 4.38% Black or African American, 0.514% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0973% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 518 students (1.74%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 1,241 more women than men received degrees from University of Kansas. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Kansas is white (5,270 degrees awarded). There were 8.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (635 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Kansas is General Psychology (289 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (187 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (179 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Kansas, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (325 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (133 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (63 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Social workers, all other
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Kansas are Social workers, all other (155,898 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (108,299 people), Other managers (99,765 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (93,383 people), and Secondary school teachers (61,753 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Kansas in 2024 are Architecture and Related Services (325 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (133 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (63 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (339 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (240 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Kansas are Surgeons, Logisticians, Economists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Media and communication workers, all other

    The most specialized majors at University of Kansas are Architecture and Related Services (325 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (133 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (63 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (339 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (240 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Kansas are Elementary & secondary schools (271,863 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (151,426 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (149,437 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (145,301 people), and Individual & family services (113,221 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Kansas are Architecture and Related Services (325 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (133 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (63 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (339 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (240 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Kansas.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Cardiovascular Technologist
      7 degrees awarded
    2. Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
      4 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of Kansas was Cardiovascular Technologist with 7 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    3,220
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    4,461
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 3,220 degrees were awarded to men at University of Kansas, which is 0.722 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,461).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 166 degrees were awarded to men at University of Kansas in General Business, which is 1.39 times more than the 119 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 285 degrees were awarded to men at University of Kansas in General Psychology, which is 4.13 times more than the 69 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    53%
    100% Completion Time
    67%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 53% of students graduating from University of Kansas completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      5,270 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      635 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      447 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at University of Kansas is white (5,270 degrees awarded). There were 8.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (635 degrees).

    0.872% of degree recipients (67 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      3,172 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      3,160 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      3,114 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Kansas is white female (3,172 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (3,160 degrees).

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    Operations

    University of Kansas has an endowment valued at nearly $2.55B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 37.4M (1.47%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

    In 2024, University of Kansas had a total salary expenditure of 1.72B. University of Kansas employs 454 Professors, 364 Associate professors and 361 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Kansas are Male Professor (294), Female Assistant professor (210), and Male Associate professor (195).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Kansas are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 779 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 758 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 555 employees.

    Endowment

    $2.55B
    2024 Endowment
    6.87%
    growth from 2023

    University of Kansas has an endowment valued at about $2.55B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Kansas grew 6.87% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.3B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $836M
    2024 Salaries
    7.28%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, University of Kansas paid a median of $836M in salaries, which represents 48.6% of their overall expenditure ($1.72B) and a 7.28% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.48% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $143M
    Instructional Salaries
    1,330
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, University of Kansas paid a total of $143M to 1,330 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.1% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Kansas were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 779 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 758 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 555 employees.

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