Universities/KS/University of Kansas

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS · Public · 21,217 students

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$62k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

93%Acceptance Rate

69%Graduation Rate

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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)68.8%

Students who graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rate (4 years)55.0%

Students who graduate on time

First-Year Retention Rate86.5%

Students who return for sophomore year

First-Generation Students22.2%

Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1190

Average SAT Score

Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)

800 (min)1600 (max)

ACT Midpoint Score

Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing21.1%

Engineering9.4%

Health Sciences9.0%

Psychology8.4%

Communications5.7%

Humanities5.3%

Biological Sciences4.6%

Computer Science3.8%

Social Sciences3.8%

Education2.7%

Mathematics0.8%

History0.7%

Faculty & Resources

$11k

Average Faculty Salary/Year

$23k

Instructional Spend per Student

$2.5B

Total Endowment

University of Kansas — Academics

University of Kansas has a graduation rate of 68.8%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 86.5%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1190, and the ACT midpoint is 25. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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