University of Kansas
Lawrence, KSPublicRank 1335 of 1,732Traditional rank 866 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,908 |
| $30–48k | $12,702 |
| $48–75k | $16,097 |
| $75–110k | $20,649 |
| $110k+ | $21,310 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $11,167 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $11,700 |
| Change | $533 (+4.8%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $29,412 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $10,818 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| Resident tuition + required fees 2025-26 | $12,635 |
| 2026-27 | $13,270 |
| Change | +5.0% |
| Nonresident 2026-27 | $33,205 |
Source: Kansas Board of Regents, FY 2027 state university tuition and fee proposals, Table 2, kansasregents.gov.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +5.0% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 69% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 85% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 21% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 42% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,176 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $1,019 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | $9,391 | $519 |
| Washburn University | $8,048 | −$250 |
| Wichita State University | $7,282 | $142 |
| Fort Hays State University | $6,338 | $1,216 |
| Emporia State University | $5,790 | −$1,531 |
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