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The University of Kansas, also referred to as KU, is a public research university. This main campus is located in Lawrence, Kansas, atop Mount Oread. The institution, established in 1865, currently offers admission to over 25,000 students every year. The university is well known for its various degree programs in liberal arts, science and engineering.
The sports teams of the University of Kansas are known as the Jayhawks. The athletics department offers nationally recognized sports programs in football, basketball, track and field, and baseball.
The University of Kansas has produced many notable personalities. The first female US Senator, Nancy Landon Kassebaum, was an alumnus of this institution. George L. Brown, the first African-American Lieutenant Governor in the United States, also attended this university.
Additional information about KU can be found in an interview with the Associate Director of the school's career services office.
Lawrence, KS is home to University Of Kansas. Lawrence is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at University Of Kansas go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of Kansas is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 28,569 enrolled students (as of 2007).
University Of Kansas values student athletics, and belongs to the Big Twelve Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045
General Phone: (785) 864-2700
http://www.ku.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,262 | speech and rhetoric, English, history, economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, geography, ... |
| Business And Management | 703 | accounting, business management, finance, business, marketing, MIS |
| Therapy And Counseling | 578 | psychology, behavioral sciences, physical therapy, community health services, communication disorders, counseling psychology, school psychology, music therapy, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 465 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, special ed, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, higher education administration, music teaching, education courses, ... |
| Science | 426 | biological and biomedical sciences, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, geology, microbiology, physics, ecology and population biology, ... |
| Medicine | 371 | medicine, pharmacy, public health, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutics and drug design, gerontology, clinical/hospital pharmacy, public health courses, ... |
| Media | 307 | journalism |
| Family And Social Work | 274 | social work, public administration |
| Engineering | 265 | civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, architectural engineering, chemical engineering, engineering management, petroleum engineering, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 235 | health and physical education, occupational therapy, nutrition sciences, athletic trainer |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 222 | registered nursing, nursing science, nurse anesthetist |
| Law | 160 | law, legal research |
| Design | 117 | design and visual communication |
| Architecture And Planning | 116 | architecture, urban planning, architectural history |
| Fine Arts | 101 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Medical Support And Technology | 98 | speech pathology, clinical lab tech, respiratory care tech, audiology, cytotechnologist |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 85 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 85 | drama, dance |
| Music | 53 | music |
| Mathematics | 44 | mathematics |
| Medical Administration | 38 | medical records admin, health care facilities management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 35 | environmental studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 35 | philosophy, religion |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 3 | construction management |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Kansas in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,927 | 86 |
| Master's degree | 1,351 | 91 |
| First-professional degree | 462 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 327 | 60 |
| Post-master's certificate | 11 | 1 |
In 2007, University Of Kansas had a total enrollment of 28,569 students (24,988 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| First Professional | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 72% |
| Missouri | 5% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Texas | 3% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
University Of Kansas offers campus housing for 5,393 of its 24,988 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lawrence, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,240 | 7,874 | 77% | 4,153 | 53% |
| Men | 4,936 | 3,708 | 75% | 2,043 | 55% |
| Women | 5,304 | 4,166 | 79% | 2,110 | 51% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,107 |
| Room and board | $ 6,144 |
| Room charge | $ 3,224 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,920 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,820 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Kansas participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 194800)
University Of Kansas has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 709 | 262 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 199 | 162 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 259 | 279 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $127,924 | 13 | $115,260 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 15 | $85,576 | 28 | $82,449 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 11 | $77,860 | 44 | $73,540 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $77,052 | 19 | $69,974 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $49,953 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 38 | $90,022 | 107 | $79,645 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 319 | $111,900 | 76 | $104,739 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 212 | $77,070 | 128 | $74,522 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 151 | $66,593 | 144 | $61,711 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $49,628 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 25 | $52,178 | 25 | $36,011 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 707 | $89,668 | 376 | $72,964 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Twelve Conference |
| Basketball | Big Twelve Conference |
| Baseball | Big Twelve Conference |
| Track | Big Twelve Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 174 | 204 | 378 |
| Football | 90 | 0 | 90 |
| Track | 26 | 31 | 57 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 159 | 171 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural History and Criticism, General
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering Science
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
American Indian/Native American Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
Geography
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Studies
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy (MS, PhD)
Gerontology
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Public Health, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Nutrition Sciences
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell Biology and Anatomy
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other
Entomology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biology
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Pharmacology
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Toxicology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Clinical Child Psychology
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
Communication Disorders, General
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Educational Psychology
Music Therapy/Therapist
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Kansas Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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