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University of Kansas
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- Lawrence, KS 66045
- OPEID College Code: 00194800
- General Phone: (785) 864-2700
- Chancellor: Robert E Hemenway
- Website: www.ku.edu
- 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
- Mission Statement: Click To Read Statement
Basic Information
- General
- Admission
- Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
- Degrees Offered
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- 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
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.admissions.ku.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $65.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $50.00
- 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 Prepatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 4,936 | 5,304 | 10,240 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,708 (75%) | 4,166 (79%) | 7,874 (77%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 2,043 (55%) | 2,110 (51%) | 4,153 (53%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 4,100 | 99% |
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 |
- Finacial Aid Links and Information
- Website: University of Kansas Finacial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 59%
Finacial 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
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.8% |
| Number in Default | 120 | 89 | 108 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,063 | 4,817 | 3,729 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,600 | $6,153 | $5,413 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,107 | $15,123 | $13,866 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,144 | $5,747 | $5,502 |
| Other Expenses | $3,820 | $3,612 | $3,438 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,230 | $5,772 | $5,670 |
| Other Expenses | $3,820 | $3,612 | $3,438 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,820 | $3,612 | $3,438 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,314 | $16,262 | $15,103 |
| Out of State | $26,821 | $25,232 | $23,556 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,400 | $16,287 | $15,271 |
| Out of State | $26,907 | $25,257 | $23,724 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,170 | $10,515 | $9,601 |
| Out of State | $20,677 | $19,485 | $18,054 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Medical School | $22,950 | $40,341 |
| Pharmacy School | $10,569 | $20,076 |
| Law School | $12,595 | $22,627 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Enrolled Students
- Faculty & Wages
- Athletics
- Graduation Rates
- Campus Security
- 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 | 7,820 | 6,812 | 1,008 |
| Faculty Status | 2,536 | 1,995 | 541 |
| Tenured Faculty | 1,092 | 1,049 | 43 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,761 | - | 1,761 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 3,077 | 2,394 | 683 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,123 | 658 | 465 |
| Primarily Research | 652 | 519 | 133 |
| Primarily Public Service | 190 | 151 | 39 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 279 | 256 | 23 |
| Other Professionals | 2,512 | 2,334 | 178 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,952 | 1,828 | 124 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 826 | 736 | 90 |
| Skilled Crafts | 291 | 287 | 4 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 511 | 505 | 6 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,869 (1,083) | $89,668 (707) | $72,964 (376) |
| Professor | $110,523 (395) | $111,900 (319) | $104,739 (76) |
| Associate Professor | $76,111 (340) | $77,070 (212) | $74,522 (128) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,210 (295) | $66,593 (151) | $61,711 (144) |
| Instructor | $49,628 (3) | - (-) | $49,628 (3) |
| Lecturer | $44,095 (50) | $52,178 (25) | $36,011 (25) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $82,365 (145) | $90,022 (38) | $79,645 (107) |
| Professor | $119,693 (20) | $127,924 (7) | $115,260 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $83,539 (43) | $85,576 (15) | $82,449 (28) |
| Assistant Professor | $74,404 (55) | $77,860 (11) | $73,540 (44) |
| Instructor | $71,448 (24) | $77,052 (5) | $69,974 (19) |
| Lecturer | $49,953 (3) | - (-) | $49,953 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,923 (1,228) | $88,851 (745) | $71,237 (483) |
| Professor | $109,916 (415) | $111,745 (326) | $103,215 (89) |
| Associate Professor | $75,240 (383) | $76,604 (227) | $73,255 (156) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,686 (350) | $66,397 (162) | $61,351 (188) |
| Instructor | $57,478 (27) | $63,044 (5) | $56,213 (22) |
| Lecturer | $43,912 (53) | $52,178 (25) | $36,531 (28) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $7,539,036 | $4,056,701 | $3,482,335 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 54% | 46% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 654 | 300 | 354 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 530 | 244 | 286 |
| Baseball | 46 | 46 | - |
| Basketball | 34 | 17 | 17 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 209 | 103 | 106 |
| Football | 122 | 122 | - |
| Golf | 25 | 12 | 13 |
| Rowing | 84 | - | 84 |
| Soccer | 37 | - | 37 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 39 | - | 39 |
| Tennis | 15 | - | 15 |
| Volleyball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $998,072 | $183,195 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $164,386 | $62,003 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 58 | 27 | 31 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| 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 | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- 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
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 34 | 23 |
| Liquor Related | 8 | 8 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 17 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 4 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 6 | 6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 65 | 79 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 6 | 3 |
| Burglary | 30 | 34 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
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