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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    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 - 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 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
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants4,8825,48510,367
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
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam--
ACT ® Exam4,01198%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading--
SAT ® Math--
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2227
ACT ® English2128
ACT ® Math2127
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving40%11%9%45%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,078$3,270$1,136$4,048
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200720062005
Default Rate (%)2.6%2.3%1.8%
Number in Default15012089
Number in Repayment5,6915,0634,817
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2008-092007-082006-07
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-StateOut 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
 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctor
Architecture
University of Kansas Architectural History and Criticism Degree-10--
University of Kansas Architecture Degree-965-
University of Kansas Urban Planning Degree--16-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
University of Kansas Biochemistry Degree-34--
University of Kansas Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Degree--12
University of Kansas Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other Degree-90--
University of Kansas Biology Degree-104--
University of Kansas Cell and Molecular Biology Degree---3
University of Kansas Cell Biology and Anatomy Degree--14
University of Kansas Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other Degree--88
University of Kansas Entomology Degree--1-
University of Kansas Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology Degree---2
University of Kansas Microbiology Degree-291-
University of Kansas Molecular Biology Degree-131-
University of Kansas Pharmacology and Toxicology Degree--11
University of Kansas Physiology Degree---3
University of Kansas Toxicology Degree---2
 
Business and Marketing Studies
University of Kansas Accounting Degree-19964-
University of Kansas Business Administration Degree-58145-
University of Kansas Commerce Degree-3545
University of Kansas Construction Management Degree--2-
University of Kansas Finance Degree-135--
University of Kansas Management Information Systems Degree-13--
University of Kansas Marketing Degree-78--
 
Communications and Journalism
University of Kansas Journalism Degree-27013-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
University of Kansas Computer Degree-38195
University of Kansas Information Technology Degree--1-
 
Education
University of Kansas Art Teacher Education Degree--1-
University of Kansas Curriculum and Instruction Degree--14115
University of Kansas Early Childhood Education Degree-14--
University of Kansas Educational Administration Degree---22
University of Kansas Educational Administration, Other Degree--10-
University of Kansas Elementary Education Degree-51--
University of Kansas Higher Education Administration Degree--17-
University of Kansas Music Teacher Education Degree-1524
University of Kansas Physical Education Degree-13333
University of Kansas Secondary Education Degree-54--
University of Kansas Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education Degree--1-
University of Kansas Special Education Teaching Degree--6511
 
Engineering
University of Kansas Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Degree-19122
University of Kansas Architectural Engineering Degree-301-
University of Kansas Chemical Engineering Degree-183-
University of Kansas Civil Engineering Degree-35312
University of Kansas Computer Engineering Degree-2514-
University of Kansas Electrical Engineering Degree-28274
University of Kansas Engineering Physics Degree-5--
University of Kansas Engineering, Other Degree---2
University of Kansas Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering Degree--2-
University of Kansas Mechanical Engineering Degree-5574
University of Kansas Petroleum Engineering Degree-1--
 
Engineering Technology
University of Kansas Engineering and Industrial Management Degree--30-
 
English Language and Literature
University of Kansas Creative Writing Degree--3-
University of Kansas English Language and Literature Degree-1421613
University of Kansas Speech Degree-179136
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
University of Kansas African Studies Degree-11--
University of Kansas European Civilization Studies Degree----
University of Kansas Latin American Studies Degree-104-
University of Kansas Russian Studies Degree--8-
University of Kansas United States Studies Degree-2245
University of Kansas Womens Studies Degree-5--
University of Kansas Native American Studies Degree--10-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
University of Kansas East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Degree-111-
University of Kansas French Language and Literature Degree-2351
University of Kansas Germanic Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree-811
University of Kansas Linguistics Degree-1072
University of Kansas Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Degree-551
University of Kansas Spanish Language and Literature Degree-39113
University of Kansas Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree-16-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
University of Kansas Athletic Training Degree-16--
University of Kansas Audiology, Hearing Sciences Degree--12
University of Kansas Clinical Laboratory Science Degree-16--
University of Kansas Clinical, Hospital and Managed Care Pharmacy Degree--2-
University of Kansas Communication Disorders Degree-35--
University of Kansas Community Health Services, Liaison, Counseling Degree-36--
University of Kansas Cytotechnology Degree-3--
University of Kansas Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration and Management Degree--12-
University of Kansas Medical Degree---160
University of Kansas Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Degree--93
University of Kansas Music Therapy Degree-96-
University of Kansas Nurse Anesthetist Degree--23-
University of Kansas Nursing Degree-154--
University of Kansas Nursing Science Degree--482
University of Kansas Occupational Therapy Degree-32282
University of Kansas Pharmaceutics and Drug Design Degree--139
University of Kansas Pharmacy Degree---147
University of Kansas Physical Therapy Degree---42
University of Kansas Public Health Degree--38-
University of Kansas Respiratory Care Therapy Degree-19--
University of Kansas Speech and Language Pathology Degree--251
University of Kansas Medical Records Administration Degree-23--
 
History
University of Kansas History Degree-11646
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Kansas Ancient Civilization Studies Degree-2--
University of Kansas Behavioral Sciences Degree-7565
University of Kansas Gerontology Degree--11
University of Kansas Global Studies Degree--15-
University of Kansas Museology, Museum Studies Degree--12-
University of Kansas Neuroscience Degree---2
University of Kansas Nutrition Sciences Degree--15-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
University of Kansas Law Degree---166
University of Kansas Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other Degree--1-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
University of Kansas Liberal Arts Degree-1--
University of Kansas Humanistic Studies Degree-9--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
University of Kansas Mathematics Degree-26173
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
University of Kansas Environmental Studies Degree-41--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
University of Kansas Philosophy Degree-1165
University of Kansas Religious Studies Degree-73-
 
Physical Sciences
University of Kansas Astronomy Degree-3--
University of Kansas Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Degree-10--
University of Kansas Chemistry Degree-24214
University of Kansas Geology and Earth Science Degree-9102
University of Kansas Physics Degree-1153
 
Psychology
University of Kansas Clinical Child Psychology Degree--43
University of Kansas Counseling Psychology Degree--288
University of Kansas Developmental and Child Psychology Degree-5--
University of Kansas Educational Psychology Degree--24
University of Kansas Psychology Degree-3121516
University of Kansas School Psychology Degree6--3
 
Public Administration and Social Services
University of Kansas Public Administration Degree-15332
University of Kansas Social Work Degree-801362
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
University of Kansas Health and Physical Education Degree-179--
 
Social Sciences
University of Kansas Anthropology Degree-4682
University of Kansas Economics Degree-136164
University of Kansas Geography Degree-2392
University of Kansas International Relations and Affairs Degree----
University of Kansas Political Science Degree-16182
University of Kansas Sociology Degree-7531
 
Visual and Performing Arts
University of Kansas Art History Degree-5793
University of Kansas Dance Degree-5--
University of Kansas Design and Visual Communications Degree-1154-
University of Kansas Drama Degree-9542
University of Kansas Fine Studio Arts Degree-313-
University of Kansas Music Degree-301116
 
 
    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
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1,7096%
American Indian3571%
Black9893%
Asian1,2134%
Hispanic9703%
White22,08477%
Unknown1,2474%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18510.2%
Ages 18-196,88424%
Ages 20-217,70927%
Ages 22-246,45823%
Ages 25-293,81213%
Ages 30-341,4945%
Ages 35-398073%
Ages 40-498853%
Ages 50-654502%
Age Over 65190.07%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees8,0346,9631,071
Faculty Status2,6272,049578
Tenured Faculty1,1031,06142
Graduate Assistants1,830-1,830
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service3,1632,443720
Primarily Instruction1,235732503
Primarily Research658515143
Primarily Public Service19216032
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial28226022
Other Professionals2,6442,449195
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1,9451,811134
Clerical And Secretarial81371697
Skilled Crafts2902873
Service and/or Maintenance51350310
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
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)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$7,504,847$4,094,644$3,410,203
Ratio (%)100%55%45%
 
Participants
All Athletes676325351
Unduplicated Athletes540269271
Baseball5353-
Basketball461729
All Track Combined235120115
Football125125-
Golf19109
Rowing86-86
Soccer33-33
Softball20-20
Swimming and Diving31-31
Tennis12-12
Volleyball16-16
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$1,273,991$200,027
Assistant Coaches-$175,249$72,506
 
Coaches
All Coaches532429
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Football1212-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1111-
Golf312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Rowing3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Soccer4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Softball1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Swimming and Diving4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Tennis2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Volleyball5-5
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches4-4
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students60%
 
By Gender
Male57%
Female62%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien64%
American Indian63%
Black42%
Asian65%
Hispanic56%
White60%
Unknown69%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less31%
5 Years54%
6 Years60%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related917
Liquor Related34
On Campus
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related1134
Liquor Related118
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape46
Burglary3830
Arson11
On Campus
Forcible Rape46
Robbery1-
Aggravated Assault22
Burglary8265
Vehicle Theft24
Arson11
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