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88%
Open Admissions
68%
Graduation
About University of Kansas
University of Kansas is a public four-year institution located in Lawrence, Kansas. With an enrollment of approximately 19,857 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 88%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 68%. Graduates earn a median salary of $61,945 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $17,365 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
88%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
68%
Enrollment
19,857
Total students
Median Earnings
$61,945
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$11,700
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,412
Per year
Average Net Price
$17,365
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1060–1290
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
21 – 27
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1060
Median
1205
75th
1290
4001600
SAT Math
25th
520
Median
605
75th
640
200800
ACT Composite
25th
21
Median
25
75th
27
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$29,412/yr
In-State Tuition$11,700/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$17,365/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$69,460
10-Year Earnings
$619,450
ROI Multiple
8.9×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at University of Kansas
Student Outcomes
68%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$62k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
19,857
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
