University of Kansas

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,596

4.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$18,322

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

88.2%

19,226 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

28,406

84.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

68.8%

2,801 Graduates

About

University of Kansas is a higher education institution located in Douglas County, KS. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Kansas were General Psychology (291 degrees awarded), General Finance (206 degrees), and Journalism (203 degrees).

In 2023, 7,809 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Kansas. 56.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,370 degrees), 7.96 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (675 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Kansas is $10,596, which is $−20,407 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Kansas was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 4,663 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Kansas is $10,596, which is $20,408 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,322.

In 2023, 70% of undergraduate students attending University of Kansas received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,596

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Kansas was $10,596. The cost of tuition at University of Kansas is $−20,408 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Kansas (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,322

2023 Value

3.31%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Kansas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,322. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Kansas grew by 3.31%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Kansas (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,065

Room and Board

$1,224

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Kansas was of $10,065 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.02% between 2022 and 2023.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Kansas (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at University of Kansas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.67% with respect to 2022, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Kansas (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Kansas was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 4663 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Kansas received 19,226 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 18.6% annual growth. Out of those 19,226 applicants, 16,958 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.2% acceptance rate.

There were 28,406 students enrolled at University of Kansas in 2023. 11% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Kansas has an overall enrollment yield of 31%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

16,958

Accepted Out of 19,226

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Kansas was 88.2% (16,958 admissions from 19,226 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 87.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 18.6%, while admissions grew by 19.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Kansas (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

11%

Submission Percentage (2023)

580

Scores Submitted (2023)

11% of enrolled first-time students at University of Kansas in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Kansas had a total enrollment of 28,406 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Kansas is 23,946 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,460. This means that 84.3% 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, 9.38% Hispanic or Latino, 6.04% Asian, 5.39% Two or More Races, 4.39% Black or African American, 0.482% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.081% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Kansas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37%), followed by White Male (32.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.79%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.2%), followed by White Male (22.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.99%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Kansas in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 28,406 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Kansas is 23,946 and the part-time enrollment is 4,460. This means that 84.3% of students enrolled at University of Kansas are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Kansas (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2023 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 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Kansas had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Kansas (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
18,704 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,665 enrolled students
Asian
1,715 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Kansas is 65.8% White, 9.38% Hispanic or Latino, 6.04% Asian, 5.39% Two or More Races, 4.39% Black or African American, 0.482% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.081% 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 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 489 students (1.72%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 969 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 (5,370 degrees awarded). There were 7.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (675 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Kansas is General Psychology (291 degrees awarded), followed by General Finance (206 degrees) and Journalism (203 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (276 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (79 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (139 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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 Other managers (192,390 people), Social workers, all other (164,283 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (119,953 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (106,976 people), and Marketing managers (89,919 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Kansas in 2023 are Architecture and Related Services (276 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (79 degrees), Language & Linguistics (139 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (371 degrees), and Communications (363 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at University of Kansas are Architecture and Related Services (276 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (79 degrees), Language & Linguistics (139 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (371 degrees), and Communications (363 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (401,904 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (224,366 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (218,135 people), Computer Systems Design (136,089 people), and Individual & family services (123,236 people).

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 (2023)

General Psychology
291 degrees awarded
General Finance
206 degrees awarded
Journalism
203 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Kansas was General Psychology with 291 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Kansas according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,420

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

4,389

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 3,420 degrees were awarded to men at University of Kansas, which is 0.779 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,389).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Kansas by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 168 degrees were awarded to men at University of Kansas in General Finance, which is 4.42 times more than the 38 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 281 degrees were awarded to men at University of Kansas in General Psychology, which is 4.68 times more than the 60 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 50% of students graduating from University of Kansas completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (77.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Kansas is Female and Asian (77.2% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.179% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,370 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
675 degrees awarded
Asian
473 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Kansas is white (5,370 degrees awarded). There were 7.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (675 degrees).

1.04% of degree recipients (81 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
2,997 degrees awarded
White Male
2,373 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
393 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Kansas is white female (2,997 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2,373 degrees).

Operations

University of Kansas has an endowment valued at nearly $2.38B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.7M (0.534%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of Kansas had a total salary expenditure of 1.56B. University of Kansas employs 436 Professors, 379 Associate professors and 347 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Kansas are Male Professor (284), Male Associate professor (211), and Female Assistant professor (201).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Kansas are: Office and Administrative Support, with 761 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 737 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 515 employees.

Endowment

$2.38B

2023 Endowment

3.47%

growth from 2022

University of Kansas has an endowment valued at about $2.38B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Kansas grew 3.47% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.95B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Kansas (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$780M

2023 Salaries

11%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Kansas paid a median of $780M in salaries, which represents 49.8% of their overall expenditure ($1.56B) and a 11% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.48% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.24% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$137M

Instructional Salaries

1,298

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Kansas paid a total of $137M to 1,298 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

436 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

761 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Kansas were Professor with 436 employees, Associate professor with 379 employees, and Assistant professor with 347 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Kansas were Office and Administrative Support with 761 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 737 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 515 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Kansas was Male Professor with 284 employees, Male Associate professor with 211 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 201 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Kansas.

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