University of Kansas
Founded 1865
President Douglas Girod (Chancellor)
Fees USD 11,166
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
The University of Kansas (KU) is a public research university founded in 1865 in Lawrence, Kansas. A member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), KU enrolls 27,000 students and has a storied place in sports history — James Naismith, who invented basketball, was KU’s first basketball coach. KU is known for pharmacy (top-10 nationally), journalism (William Allen White School), law, business, and engineering programs.
Schools
- School of Pharmacy — Top-10 US pharmacy school; exceptional pharmaceutical sciences research
- William Allen White School of Journalism — Top journalism school in the Midwest; named for legendary Emporia Gazette editor
- School of Law — Top Kansas law school; strong natural resources law
- School of Business — AACSB-accredited; finance and accounting excellence
- School of Medicine — MD programs at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~93% | In-State Tuition: ~$11,166