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