University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

According to its mission statement, the University of Kansas "lift[s] students and society by educating leaders, building healthy communities and making discoveries that change the world. We advance this mission every day across KU's five campuses, which include the Lawrence Campus, the Edwards Campus, and three KU Medical Center campuses in Kansas City, Salina and Wichita." [Source]

Website: http://www.ku.edu/

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19,158
Undergraduate
Enrollment

50%
4-Year
Graduation Rate

$11,166
In-State Tuition & Fees
(annually)

$28,034
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
(annually)

17:1
Student to Faculty Ratio

4.3%
Student Loan Default Rate

General Education Requirements

Composition

Literature

Foreign Language

U.S. Government/History

Economics

Mathematics

Science

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Curriculum last evaluated: 7/11/2022

2021-22 enrollment and tuition data, and four-year graduation rates for first-time, full-time freshmen who enrolled in Fall 2012, are derived from the National Center for Education Statistics’ College Navigator.