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Summary
University of Kansas is a public institution that was founded in 1866. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,695, its setting is city, and the campus size is 1,000 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Kansas's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 106. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,222 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $22,608 (2011-12).
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The University of Kansas is a major public comprehensive research and teaching university. KU offers the highest-quality academic programs (136 undergraduate and 222 masters, doctorate, and professional degree programs.) The academic programs are supported by 12 libraries and several museums including art and natural history. Top ranked programs in public administration and special education provide outstanding undergraduate and graduate academic opportunities. Excellent programs in law, medicine, pharmacy, and other fields prepare students for professional careers. More than 100 international study and cooperative research programs are available. Service opportunities throughout the university involve students with the community. The student population is 15% minority and comes from all 50 states and many foreign countries. The university provides a full range of student services, on-campus housing, and many part-time employment opportunities. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1866 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $1,270,511,403 |
Applying
When applying to University of Kansas, it's important to note the application deadline is April 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due May 1. The application fee at University of Kansas is $30. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 92.7 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 92.7% |
| Application deadline | April 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | May 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of Kansas is 19:1, and the school has 41.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Kansas include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Social Sciences; Visual and Performing Arts; and Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 79.2 percent.
Student Life
University of Kansas has a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,695, with a gender distribution of 50.4 percent male students and 49.6 percent female students. At this school, 22.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 78.0 percent of students live off campus. University of Kansas is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
See what students are saying about life at University of Kansas.
| Total enrollment | 27,939 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
University of Kansas offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. University of Kansas also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of Kansas, 50 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at University of Kansas.
| Students who have cars on campus | 50% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At University of Kansas, 46.0 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $5,031.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $9,222 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $22,608 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $7,436 (2011-12) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
