At a glance
Average net price
$18,059
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
68.8%
Admission rate
93%
Undergrad size
21,217
In-state tuition
$12,102
Out-of-state tuition
$30,432
Cost of attendance
$26,751
Median earnings (10y)
$61,945
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,190
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 86.5%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
25 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (26%), stem (21%), business (21%).
- STEM21%
- Health9%
- Business21%
- Humanities & arts26%
- Social sciences17%
- Trades & services5%
- Business21.1%~4,483 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering9.4%~2,003 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,910 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Psychology8.4%~1,789 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication5.7%~1,199 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts5.3%~1,133 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~1,116 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~967 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~948 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~855 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.8%~804 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences3.8%~796 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Architecture2.8%~586 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education2.7%~577 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~367 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~325 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.5%~320 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~274 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~269 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.8%~168 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.7%~149 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~79 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~70 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal0.1%~28 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Military tech0.0%~4 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 572 | $31,421 | $22,415 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 513 | $80,966 | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 420 | $37,913 | $22,811 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 415 | $49,456 | $20,354 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 405 | $56,023 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 394 | $28,152 | $22,125 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 387 | $56,568 | $20,500 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 366 | $41,682 | $21,893 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 357 | $43,529 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 334 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 301 | $45,224 | $21,219 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 289 | $45,341 | $24,480 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 281 | $64,919 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 253 | $35,655 | $22,249 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Bachelor's | 241 | — | $19,151 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 234 | $112,189 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 223 | $49,569 | $21,469 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 215 | $40,776 | $24,776 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 212 | — | $25,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 211 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 210 | $35,383 | $22,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 196 | $64,974 | $22,500 |
| Law. | First professional | 189 | $56,347 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 188 | $56,381 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 177 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 170 | $36,932 | $22,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 165 | $160,586 | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | Master's | 164 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 159 | — | — |
| Human Biology. | Bachelor's | 158 | $30,152 | $26,584 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 146 | $44,752 | $18,004 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 141 | $24,456 | $23,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 140 | $48,138 | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 140 | $65,436 | $20,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 131 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 131 | $32,019 | $24,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 130 | $32,536 | $26,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 129 | $30,471 | $22,000 |
| Behavioral Sciences. | Bachelor's | 120 | $29,023 | $25,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 119 | $25,542 | $24,750 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Kansas
University of Kansas is a very large institution located in Lawrence, Kansas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 21,217 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Engineering, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Kansas — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $18,059 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $12,102 for in-state students and $30,432 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $26,751 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 68.8%, a above-average completion outcome. 86.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $61,945 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Kansas confers degrees and certificates across 25 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Engineering, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (26% of credentials), stem (21% of credentials), business (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,190. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in Lawrence, Kansas (city), University of Kansas draws students from across Kansas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Kansas
Q.How much does University of Kansas cost?
The average net price at University of Kansas is $18,059 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $26,751.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Kansas?
University of Kansas has a 6-year graduation rate of 68.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Kansas?
University of Kansas admits 93% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Kansas graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Kansas graduate earns $61,945 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Kansas?
Published tuition is $12,102 in-state and $30,432 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Kansas located?
University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, Kansas (ZIP 66045).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Kansas at their official website.