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Kansas at a Glance

Location:
Lawrence, KS
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$8,733
Out-of-State Tuition:
$20,175
Room & Board:
$7,070
Average Financial Aid:
$9,358
Full-Time Undergrads:
18,930
Part-Time Undergrads:
2,136
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.ku.edu
Admissions Website:
www.admissions.ku.edu
Financial Aid Website:
www.financialaid.ku.edu
Application Deadline:
April 1
Acceptance Rate:
91 %
Admission Difficulty:
Very Easy
Average SAT Scores:
Not Reported
Average ACT Scores:
22–27

Best Things

Worst Things

  • Parking
  • The unpredictable weather
  • University construction
  • Packed libraries during midterms and finals
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Health Care
  • Business
  • Communications
  • More majors . . .

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The majority of students at the University of Kansas only have positive things to say about the college. Students have the opportunity to get a quality education at a fairly cheap price, which is something that not a lot of schools can boast. The community around Lawrence offers all of the important features of a great college town. There is entertainment, nightlife, and fine dining seemingly around every corner. You’ll have no problem finding everything you’ll need for four years of good living. Aside from some minor complaints, it’s safe to say that many students would be in favor of spending four more years at KU.

The combination of receiving a quality education and experiencing the freedom and exhiliration of college life makes students feel happy, and more importantly, at home at KU. The University also has a long-standing tradition that dates back to the 1860s, which makes you feel like you’re a part of something bigger than just your own educational advancement. Lawrence is a tight-knit community, and you’ll experience many Midwestern personalities on a daily basis, which can have its good and bad sides. Outside of Kansas, most people do not realize that KU is a great univeristy in a great college town. You will leave here a better person than when you came in—and you’ll have so many people to thank for it.

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Campus Housing at University of Kansas

cmturner11

'16

Chemistry

4.6
A

My Second Home

I love my dorm: it is only a 10-15 minute walk to any of the buildings, there is a dining center downstairs, and it is across the street from the rec. center. What I don't like is that we have to pay for laundry and the elevators jam often.

Jan 31, 2012

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Facilities at University of Kansas

cmturner11

'16

Chemistry

5.0
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No Place I'd Rather Be

Every building on the KU campus was designed for its students. The recreational center is close to the campus and open from before dawn to midnight; the libraries are often open all day and night; and the Underground (where we get food in a rush) has many different choices including sushi, Asian, pizza, and salads. Plus it seems as if there is a different function every day and it allows students to make friends, relax, and have fun.

Jan 31, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at University of Kansas

tzahrt

'15

Photography

4.6
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Lawrence, Kansas - the Classic College Town

Lawrence, Kansas is a beautiful town, not to big, and not to small. There is so much to do every night of the week, and the people around are so friendly. I feel comfortable and safe everywhere I go, and never feel like I do not belong. Lawrence is my home away from home, and it is the classic college town.

Jan 31, 2012

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Name: Amanda Thompson

Hometown: Overland Park, KS

Major: Journalism/Environmental Studies

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