Tuition (in-state)$11,700
Student : faculty17:1
Acceptance88%
Enrollment29,000
Walk score64
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Education
| Programs | Business, journalism, engineering, pharmacy, architecture |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 69% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $11,700 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,000 |
| Room and board | $12,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 17:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 69%
Location and walk score
64/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons; warm summers and cool winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Massachusetts Street
- Allen Fieldhouse
- Clinton Lake trails
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 6,500 |
|---|
- School of Business MBA
- School of Law
- School of Medicine
- Engineering MS
- Pharmacy
- Journalism MS
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$54,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months86%
Career servicesUniversity Career Center; Kansas City employers 40 minutes away
Top employers of recent graduates
- Cerner (Oracle Health)
- Garmin
- Deloitte
- Koch Industries
- Sprint/T-Mobile
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
70%of students complete an internship or co-op
- University Career Center internships
- Engineering co-op
- KU in Washington
Alumni
| Living alumni | 300,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Paul Rudd
- Kirstie Alley
- Wilt Chamberlain
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
KU Excellence ScholarshipMerit, renewable · Deadline: Nov 1
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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