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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
  • 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
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  • 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 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
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants4,9365,30410,240
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
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam--
ACT ® Exam4,10099%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading--
SAT ® Math--
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2227
ACT ® English2128
ACT ® Math2127
 
Finacial 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
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)2.3%1.8%2.8%
Number in Default12089108
Number in Repayment5,0634,8173,729
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
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-StateOut 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
 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctor
Architecture
Architectural History And Criticism-10--
Architecture -2561-
Urban, Community And Regional Planning--20-
 
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry-41--
Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology--13
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other-107--
Biology, Biological Sciences-106--
Botany, Plant Biology--1-
Cell And Molecular Biology--23
Cell Biology And Anatomy---2
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics And Population Biology, Other--96
Entomology--42
Microbiology-2311
Molecular Biology-3--
Pathology, Experimental Pathology---1
Pharmacology---2
Pharmacology And Toxicology--13
Physiology---2
Toxicology--11
 
Business And Marketing Studies
Accounting-14662-
Business Administration And Management-34144-
Business, Commerce-85510
Construction Management--3-
Finance-120--
Management Information Systems-10--
Marketing and Marketing Management-87--
 
Communications And Journalism
Journalism-28819-
 
Computer And Information Sciences
Computer And Information Sciences-32282
 
Education
Art Teacher Education-73-
Curriculum And Instruction--9615
Early Childhood Education-5--
Education, Other---12
Educational Leadership And Administration--10-
Elementary Education-72--
Higher Education Administration--33-
Music Teacher Education-2231
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching-12346
Secondary Education-67--
Special Education And Teaching--5611
 
Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering-2633
Architectural Engineering-252-
Chemical Engineering-174-
Civil Engineering-29202
Computer Engineering-1310-
Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering-25164
Engineering Physics-5--
Engineering Science--1-
Engineering, Other---4
Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering--3-
Mechanical Engineering-4161
Petroleum Engineering-62-
 
Engineering Technology
Engineering and Industrial Management--20-
 
English Language And Literature
Creative Writing--2-
English Language And Literature-164174
Speech And Rhetorical Studies-2111111
 
Ethnic Cultural And Gender Studies
African Studies-6--
American Civilization, United States Studies-2674
European Civilization Studies ----
Latin American Studies-147-
Russian Studies--8-
Womens Studies-7--
Native American Studies--4-
 
Foreign Languages And Literature
East Asian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics-172-
French Language And Literature-2941
Germanic Languages, Literatures And Linguistics-1021
Linguistics-944
Slavic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics-51-
Spanish Language And Literature-3263
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics-25-
 
Health And Clinical Professions
Athletic Training-7--
Audiology, Hearing Sciences--55
Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology-32--
Clinical, Hospital And Managed Care Pharmacy --1-
Communication Disorders-34--
Communication Disorders Sciences And Services, Other---2
Community Health Services, Liaison, Counseling-34--
Cytotechnology-3--
Hospital And Health Care Facilities Administration and Management--15-
Medicinal And Pharmaceutical Chemistry--105
Medicine---161
Music Therapy-63-
Nurse Anesthetist--27-
Nursing -145--
Nursing Science--437
Occupational Therapy-31302
Pharmaceutics And Drug Design--69
Pharmacy ---142
Physical Therapy---48
Public Health--32-
Public Health, Other--1-
Respiratory Care Therapy-14--
Speech and Language Pathology--363
Medical Records Administration-23--
 
History
History-136119
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Ancient Civilization Studies-2--
Behavioral Sciences-9279
Gerontology---3
International, Global Studies--6-
Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other--11
Museology, Museum Studies--10-
Neuroscience--1-
Nutrition Sciences--16-
 
Legal Professions And Studies
Law ---159
Legal Research And Advanced Professional Studies, Other--1-
 
Liberal Arts And Sciences
Humanities, Humanistic Studies-6--
Liberal Arts And Sciences, Liberal Studies-1--
 
Mathematics And Statistics
Mathematics-30122
 
Natural Resources And Conservation
Environmental Studies-35--
 
Philosophy And Religious Studies
Philosophy-1651
Religious Studies-103-
 
Physical Sciences
Astronomy-4--
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology-9--
Chemistry-18316
Geology, Earth Science-16104
Hydrology And Water Resources Science--1-
Physics-1054
 
Psychology
Clinical Child Psychology--54
Counseling Psychology--146
Developmental And Child Psychology-2--
Educational Psychology--25
Psychology-2681113
School Psychology11--2
 
Public Administration And Social Services
Public Administration-939-
Social Work-791452
 
Recreation And Fitness Studies
Health And Physical Education-149--
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology-5223
Economics-123125
Geography-3194
International Relations And Affairs----
Political Science And Government-12143
Sociology-646-
 
Visual And Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism And Conservation-4762
Dance-5--
Design And Visual Communications-1107-
Drama And Theatre Arts-7334
Fine Studio Arts-397-
Music-201419
 
 
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
 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 Employees7,8206,8121,008
Faculty Status2,5361,995541
Tenured Faculty1,0921,04943
Graduate Assistants1,761-1,761
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service3,0772,394683
Primarily Instruction1,123658465
Primarily Research652519133
Primarily Public Service19015139
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial27925623
Other Professionals2,5122,334178
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1,9521,828124
Clerical And Secretarial82673690
Skilled Crafts2912874
Service and/or Maintenance5115056
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
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)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$7,539,036$4,056,701$3,482,335
Ratio (%)100%54%46%
 
Participants
All Athletes654300354
Unduplicated Athletes530244286
Baseball4646-
Basketball341717
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)209103106
Football122122-
Golf251213
Rowing84-84
Soccer37-37
Softball20-20
Swimming and Diving (Combined)39-39
Tennis15-15
Volleyball23-23
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$998,072$183,195
Assistant Coaches-$164,386$62,003
 
Coaches
All Coaches582731
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)1569
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1358
Football1212-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1111-
Golf312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Rowing3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Soccer3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Softball1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Swimming and Diving (Combined)3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Volleyball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
    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
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related3423
Liquor Related88
Residence Hall
Drug Related177
Liquor Related42
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape66
Aggravated Assault22
Burglary6579
Vehicle Theft41
Arson11
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape63
Burglary3034
Arson11
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