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University of Kansas

country rank  85
world rank  118

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University Overview

Established in 1865, University of Kansas is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Lawrence (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kansas. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Kansas City, Overland Park, Wichita, Salina. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Kansas (KU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of Kansas (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 158 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name
Acronym KU
Founded 1865
Motto Videbo visionem hanc magnam quare non comburatur rubus
I shall see this great sight, why the bush does not burn. (Exodus 3 3)
Colours Crimson and blue

University Location

Address 1450 Jayhawk Boulevard
Lawrence
66045 Kansas
United States
Tel +1 (785) 864 2700
Fax +1
Other locations Kansas City, Overland Park, Wichita, Salina

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
B&S
L&C
M&H
Eng
S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of Kansas for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,500 US$
(7,400-9,200 Euro)		 10,000-12,500 US$
(7,400-9,200 Euro)
International
students		 over 20,000 US$
(14,700 Euro)		 over 20,000 US$
(14,700 Euro)

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Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate University of Kansas's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
New Admission Requirements - Secondary school GPA is required
- Secondary school rank is considered but not required
- Secondary school record is considered but not required
- Completion of college-preparatory program is required
- Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
- Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
- Admission test scores are required
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended
Admission Rate 90-100%
Admission Office KU Visitor Center
Lawrence 66045-7576
(785) 864 3911

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Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the University of Kansas's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 30,000-34,999
Academic Staff 3,000-3,499
Control Type Public State
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Carnegie Classification New

Basic Classification Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
2000 Classification Doctoral/Research Universities--Extensive
Size & Setting Four-year, large, primarily residential institution
Enrollment Profile Majority undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, more selective, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to University of Kansas's Library
University of Kansas's library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2018 the library has reported 5,390,075 physical volumes, 445,602 physical media, 193,945 digital/electronic medium and 1,582 licensed digital/electronic databases. University of Kansas's library has 7 branches.
Housing Yes
University of Kansas provides on-campus housing. The total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 6,146 students in the 2018 academic year.
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Yes
Academic Counseling Yes
Career Services Yes
Institutional Hospital Not reported

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission


Year of first Accreditation

1913


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • American Bar Association (ABA)
  • Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET
  • National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
  • American Psychological Association (APA)
  • Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC)
  • Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA)
  • National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
  • American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
  • Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
  • Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA)
  • Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)
  • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
  • Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)
  • Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
  • Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
  • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
  • Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA)
  • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
  • Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
  • Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC)
  • National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
  • Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)
  • Planning Accreditation Board (PAB)
  • American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
  • Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
  • Joint Review Committee on Education Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT)
  • Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
  • Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize University of Kansas as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Kansas Board of Regents
  • Association of American Universities (AAU)
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

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Online Courses

Open Education Global

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Site last updated: Thursday, 9 March 2023

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