Overview

The University of Kansas is a University institution located in Lawrence, KS, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Jayhawk Welcome Center
1266 Oread Ave
Lawrence, KS  66045-3100
United States

Contact Ms. Lisa Pinamonti Kress
Director of Admissions
Email: adm@ku.edu
Phone: 785-864-3911
Fax: 785-864-5017

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology
Architectural History And Criticism, General
Architecture
Interior Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African Studies
African-american/black Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology
Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Project Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, Other
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General
Architectural Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
American Sign Language (asl)
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
East Asian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
Linguistics
Slavic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, And Treatment Professions, Other
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Community Health Services/liaison/counseling
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Music Therapy/therapist
Pharmacy
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Studies/civilization
Behavioral Sciences
Human Biology
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Jewish/judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Geographic Information Science And Cartography
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance, General
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

16,204

Applied

14,234

Accepted

19,241

Enrolled

Female Admissions

8,933

Females Applied

8,132

Females Accepted

91%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

7,271

Males Applied

6,102

Males Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.66

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 15th	Not reported	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	August 15th	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	Not reported	Yes
Transfer	August 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	604	550	670
SAT Math	603	540	670
ACT Composite	24	21	28

Financial Aid

16,476

Avg. Financial Aid Package

17,218

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

10,196

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,217

Avg. Loan Aid

7,740

Avg. Grant Aid

8,826

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

75%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

39%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

19,241

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

32%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.94%
Black or African American	4.15%
White or Caucasian	69.31%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.44%
Asian	6.07%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	5.64%
Other	0.48%

Gender

Male (46.48%)

Female (53.52%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	25%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Graduation, Home Basketball Games and Home Football Games

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

More services
advising center, day care center, disability services

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
University police department

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey			No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby			No
Sailing			No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving			No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball			No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew		Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby			No
Sailing			No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

1,566

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,365

Part-time - 201

Male - 930

Female - 636