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University of Kansas
Admission at University of Kansas is close to open (93.5%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $61,945 median earnings below before the application.
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University of Kansas sits in Lawrence proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, where graduates median $125,384 four years out. 20.5% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 21,217 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 86.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1050 and 1290 — above the KS middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Kansas's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Kansas received 19,226 applications and admitted 16,958 (88.2%), with 5,259 enrolling.
You can apply to University of Kansas without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1050 and 1290; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 530 | 590 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 570 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Kansas compares
| University of Kansas | Kansas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 93.5% | 80.2% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,102 | $33,000 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $61,945 | $52,113 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Kansas: $61,945 median at year ten, versus $52,113 across Kansas institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $12,102 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $30,432. For non-residents, University of Kansas's $30,432 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
University of Kansas is a big school: 21,217 undergraduates at last count.
68.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 31% don't — ask a University of Kansas tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Kansas
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $125,384 |
| Computer Engineering | $113,339 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $107,635 |
| Petroleum Engineering | $97,527 |
| Chemical Engineering | $93,391 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $92,335 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $92,008 |
| Civil Engineering | $89,087 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $87,704 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $86,453 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $84,736 |
| Architectural Engineering | $84,319 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,934 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $81,568 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,601 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,725 |
| Marketing | $70,404 |
| Human Biology | $70,399 |
| Economics | $69,084 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $68,572 |
| Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation | $66,286 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $65,861 |
| Mathematics | $64,905 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $62,876 |
| Journalism | $62,394 |
| Political Science and Government | $61,839 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $61,838 |
| Biology, General | $61,561 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,258 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $59,441 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $59,436 |
| History | $58,936 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $58,883 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $58,777 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $57,252 |
| Social Work | $55,582 |
| Psychology, General | $55,329 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,687 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $53,864 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,106 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,434 |
| Sociology | $48,146 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $46,464 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $41,191 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,355 |
Median earnings for these 45 University of Kansas programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $61,945 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 38 additional University of Kansas programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Kansas?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1050–1290 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 93.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Kansas's acceptance rate?
88.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 16,958 admitted from 19,226 applicants.
How much does University of Kansas cost?
In-state tuition is $12,102; out-of-state students pay $30,432. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Kansas graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $61,945 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Kansas
- Haskell Indian Nations University — 90.4% admitted
- Manhattan Christian College — 100% admitted
- Fort Hays State University — 90.3% admitted
- Emporia State University — 97.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.