University of Kansas (University of Kansas)
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- Lawrence, KS 66045
- OPEID College Code: 00194800
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- General Phone: (785) 864-2700
- Chancellor: Robert E Hemenway
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 28,569
- College Alias: University of Kansas
- College Mascot: Jayhawks
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- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
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- www.ku.edu
- Mission Statement
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- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.admissions.ku.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Yes
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $65.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $55.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 4,882 | 5,485 | 10,367 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 4,405 (90%) | 5,149 (94%) | 9,554 (92%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,976 (45%) | 2,108 (41%) | 4,084 (43%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 4,011 | 98% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 21 | 27 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: University of Kansas Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 59%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 40% | 11% | 9% | 45% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,078 | $3,270 | $1,136 | $4,048 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Number in Default | 150 | 120 | 89 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,691 | 5,063 | 4,817 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2008-09 | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $7,042 | $6,600 | $6,153 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,042 | $6,600 | $6,153 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,119 | $16,107 | $15,123 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $750 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,474 | $6,144 | $5,747 |
| Other Expenses | $4,130 | $3,820 | $3,612 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,592 | $6,230 | $5,772 |
| Other Expenses | $4,130 | $3,820 | $3,612 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,130 | $3,820 | $3,612 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,446 | $17,314 | $16,262 |
| In-State | $18,446 | $17,314 | $16,262 |
| Out of State | $28,523 | $26,821 | $25,232 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,564 | $17,400 | $16,287 |
| In-State | $18,564 | $17,400 | $16,287 |
| Out of State | $28,641 | $26,907 | $25,257 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $11,972 | $11,170 | $10,515 |
| In-State | $11,972 | $11,170 | $10,515 |
| Out of State | $22,049 | $20,677 | $19,485 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Medical School | $24,200 | $42,547 |
| Pharmacy School | $11,250 | $21,327 |
| Law School | $14,148 | $24,781 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 28,569 Undergraduate: 20,828 Graduate: 6,239 Professional: 1,502
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 13,826 Female: 14,743
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10,434 Female: 10,394
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,603 Female: 3,636
- Professional Gender Male: 789 Female: 713
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 22,797 Part-Time: 5,772
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 18,571 Part-Time: 2,257
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,760 Part-Time: 3,479
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 1,466 Part-Time: 36
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,709 | 6% |
| American Indian | 357 | 1% |
| Black | 989 | 3% |
| Asian | 1,213 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 970 | 3% |
| White | 22,084 | 77% |
| Unknown | 1,247 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 51 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,884 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 7,709 | 27% |
| Ages 22-24 | 6,458 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,812 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,494 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 807 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 885 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 450 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 19 | 0.07% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 8,034 | 6,963 | 1,071 |
| Faculty Status | 2,627 | 2,049 | 578 |
| Tenured Faculty | 1,103 | 1,061 | 42 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,830 | - | 1,830 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 3,163 | 2,443 | 720 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,235 | 732 | 503 |
| Primarily Research | 658 | 515 | 143 |
| Primarily Public Service | 192 | 160 | 32 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 282 | 260 | 22 |
| Other Professionals | 2,644 | 2,449 | 195 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,945 | 1,811 | 134 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 813 | 716 | 97 |
| Skilled Crafts | 290 | 287 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 513 | 503 | 10 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $88,053 (1,098) | $94,866 (713) | $75,437 (385) |
| Professor | $117,444 (399) | $119,578 (318) | $109,069 (81) |
| Associate Professor | $79,596 (353) | $81,213 (211) | $77,193 (142) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,231 (285) | $69,090 (158) | $62,674 (127) |
| Instructor | $50,148 (3) | - (-) | $50,148 (3) |
| Lecturer | $46,527 (58) | $60,061 (26) | $35,531 (32) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $82,818 (146) | $92,086 (33) | $80,111 (113) |
| Professor | $121,661 (19) | $122,880 (5) | $121,226 (14) |
| Associate Professor | $87,020 (41) | $88,395 (15) | $86,227 (26) |
| Assistant Professor | $73,958 (58) | $80,769 (8) | $72,868 (50) |
| Instructor | $70,595 (25) | $90,470 (5) | $65,626 (20) |
| Lecturer | $52,520 (3) | - (-) | $52,520 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,672 (1,244) | $94,003 (746) | $73,193 (498) |
| Professor | $116,631 (418) | $119,283 (323) | $107,613 (95) |
| Associate Professor | $78,722 (394) | $80,623 (226) | $76,165 (168) |
| Assistant Professor | $65,264 (343) | $68,946 (166) | $61,812 (177) |
| Instructor | $56,945 (28) | $74,022 (5) | $53,233 (23) |
| Lecturer | $46,352 (61) | $60,061 (26) | $36,169 (35) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $7,504,847 | $4,094,644 | $3,410,203 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 55% | 45% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 676 | 325 | 351 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 540 | 269 | 271 |
| Baseball | 53 | 53 | - |
| Basketball | 46 | 17 | 29 |
| All Track Combined | 235 | 120 | 115 |
| Football | 125 | 125 | - |
| Golf | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Rowing | 86 | - | 86 |
| Soccer | 33 | - | 33 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming and Diving | 31 | - | 31 |
| Tennis | 12 | - | 12 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $1,273,991 | $200,027 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $175,249 | $72,506 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 53 | 24 | 29 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Rowing | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 60% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 57% |
| Female | 62% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 64% |
| American Indian | 63% |
| Black | 42% |
| Asian | 65% |
| Hispanic | 56% |
| White | 60% |
| Unknown | 69% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 31% |
| 5 Years | 54% |
| 6 Years | 60% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 9 | 17 |
| Liquor Related | 3 | 4 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 11 | 34 |
| Liquor Related | 11 | 8 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 6 |
| Burglary | 38 | 30 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 6 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 82 | 65 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
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