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University of Kansas Main Campus
College admissions information for University of Kansas Main Campus.
General Information
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Contact Information Lawrence, KS 66045 www.ku.edu adm@ku.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree First-professional Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Post-master's certificate | Carnegie Classification Research Universities (very high research activity) |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad Weekend/Evening college | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. University of Kansas Main Campus FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 26,773 (20,822 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Small |
| Undergraduate Student Age 93% under 25, 8% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $30 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 10,030 | 4,761 | 5,269 |
| Percent admitted | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 55 | 57 | 54 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | ||
| ACT | 4177 | 99 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | ||
| SAT Math | ||
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
| ACT English | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $6,153 | $5,413 | $4,737 |
| Out-of-State | $15,123 | $13,866 | $12,691 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,747 | $5,502 | $5,216 |
| Other | $3,612 | $3,438 | $3,336 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,772 | $5,670 | $4,954 |
| Other | $3,612 | $3,438 | $3,336 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $3,612 | $3,438 | $3,336 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $16,262 | $14,514 | $14,039 |
| Off Campus | $16,287 | $14,682 | $13,777 |
| Off Campus with Family | $10,515 | $9,012 | $8,823 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $25,232 | $22,967 | $21,993 |
| Off Campus | $25,257 | $23,135 | $21,731 |
| Off Campus with Family | $19,485 | $17,465 | $16,777 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
Professors to discuss how world views U.S. presidential election
Oct 10 2008
Diana Carlin, professor of communication studies, and Burdett Loomis, professor of political science, have recently made trips to Germany, Belarus, Indonesia, Brazil, Argentina and China on behalf of the U.S. State Department to present information on American politics and elections.
Reciprocal transit program between city, KU a success
Oct 10 2008
The agreement that went into effect Aug. 18 allows KU students, faculty and staff to ride T fixed-route buses for free by showing a KU Card and lets T riders use KU on Wheels buses for free by showing a valid T pass or transfer slip.
2008 Presidential Election Search Engine
Oct 9 2008
The 2008 Presidential Election Search Engine is a Google Custom Search Engine created by the University of Kansas Library. It is a great resource in that one can find the needles of information in the haystack of campaign rhetoric. found via “Organizing the 2008 Presidential Election”, from College and Resource Libraries, October 2008, p. 540.
KU Student Newspaper Editor Stands Up Against Distasteful Chant
Oct 8 2008
The University of Kansas in Lawrence is making news. The Wichita Eagle reported that the student section at home football games is coming under scrutiny because of a chant that is yelled and can be heard by views and listeners at home who can hear it over the broadcasts of the game. The chant, based on a line in the Adam Sandler movie “The Waterboy,” says, “Rip his f—ing...
