University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS · Public

Acceptance rate
93%
Average SAT
1,190
ACT midpoint
25
Enrollment
21,217
In-state tuition
$12,102
Out-of-state tuition
$30,432
Avg net price
$18,059
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1070 and 1300 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 25

Popular programs at University of Kansas

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Psychology, General.281
2Journalism.217
3Finance and Financial Management Services.209
4Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.196
5Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.193
6Marketing.178
7Accounting and Related Services.173
8Computer and Information Sciences, General.143
9Business/Commerce, General.140
10Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.130
11Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.123
12Political Science and Government.123
13Communication and Media Studies.120
14Business Administration, Management and Operations.116
15Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.106
16Mechanical Engineering.95
17Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.87
18Human Biology.82
19Biology, General.81
20Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.79

Showing top 20 of 80 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Kansas?

University of Kansas has an acceptance rate of 93% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for University of Kansas?

Admitted students at University of Kansas typically score between 1070 and 1300 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Kansas cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of Kansas is approximately $18,059 per year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Kansas?

4-year graduation rate data for University of Kansas is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.