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Academics

Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 20:1
Full-Time Student Population 24,409
Part-Time Student Population 4,833
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 1,152
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 388
Total FT Faculty 2,496
Faculty with Terminal Degree 97%
Average Faculty Salary $86,957
Full-Time Retention Rate 78%
Part-Time Retention Rate 36%
Transfer-Out Rate 32%
Graduation Rate 60%
Programs/Majors Offered 136
Average Course Load 15 credits (5 courses)
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 43%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 47%
  • 50 or More Students: 10%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The professors at KU vary depending on what major they're in. All professors and graduate teaching assistants offer office hours outside of normal class time where students can come for help or to ask questions. General education classes are often given in big lecture halls, so one-on-one attention can be hard to get. Classes get smaller as the subject matter gets tougher, so individual attention becomes much more common. At the end of each semester, students fill out teacher evaluations to anonymously evaluate the professor’s performance throughout the semester. These evaluations are taken seriously by the University, so professors do what they can to make sure students enjoy the class and learn from it.

In the end, the more students put into classes, the more they will get out of it. Professors are there to help, but only if you ask for it. Communication with teachers is key when it comes to classes that are more major-specific. Relationships with professors are especially important when it’s time to look at graduate school, internships, jobs, or scholarships. The professors at KU want to help you achieve everything you want during your time in college, but you have to be willing to put in a little extra effort, too.

 

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Academics at University of Kansas

KUpeitho

'15

Creative Writing

4.2
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Creative KU Writing

I really dont know what other schools are like in all honesty but the teachers within my specific major are awesome. I am constantly getting emails on new internship and job opprotunities as well as ways to help with my workload or improve my writing. The facilities are very good and offer both quiet environments as well as some where you can work with others to improve your work.

Jan 01, 2012

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Academics at University of Kansas

elfulton2

'13

Music History and Literature

5.0
A+

Spencer Research Library

The main reason I decided to attend the University of Kansas was the Spencer Research Library. As a musicologist, I find it an incredibly helpful resource. The Shull Collection (in American religious literature) has allowed me to do significant new research in early American hymnody and music theory and notational practiced in dispersed-harmonic compositions without having to travel to other institutions or rely heavily on microfilm.

Dec 20, 2011

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allisond333

'15

Dentistry

N/A

Biology to Dentistry

I have yet to declare an official major, however, since there is not a dental program at KU, I hope to major in Biology. I will be taking classes next semester that will show me what my specific major is like.

Dec 06, 2011

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: Yes
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 4 or higher
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Health Related Programs
  • School of Allied Health
  • School of Architecture and Urban Design
  • School of Business
  • School of Education
  • School of Engineering
  • School of Fine Arts
  • School of Journalism and Mass Communications
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Pharmacy
  • School of Social Welfare
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Accounting: 2%
  • Journalism: 2%
  • Psychology: 2%
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 2%
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
  • Weekend/evening college
Best Places to Study
  • Anschutz Library
  • Watson Library
Did You Know?

KU offers 190 majors in 11 different undergraduate schools.

KU has an honors program for especially driven students. For more information, e-mail the honors program at honorsprogram@ku.edu.

If you are going right from high school to KU and have a GPA of 3.25 or higher, you are eligible for a myriad of freshman scholarships. To apply, go to www.admissions.ku.edu/freshman/scholarships.

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