University of Kansas

Common Data Set 2019-20

SAT Composite

1110-1212.7

SAT Math

540-608.3

SAT Reading

560-603.5

ACT Composite

22-25.6

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings
$61,945
10 yrs after enrollment
Graduation rate
69%
6-year completion
Average net price
$18,059
sticker minus grants
Median debt at grad.
$21,000
federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction205fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

3 TABLES
Address Information
WWW Home Page Address:https://www.ku.edu/
Admissions Office
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):785
Admissions Phone Number:864-3911
Admissions Email Address:adm@ku.edu
Degrees Offered
CertificateX
Bachelor'sX
Post-master's certificateX

Enrollment And Persistence

2 TABLES
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents15010001117
Hispanic/Latino35616851725
Black or African American, non-HispanicNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
White, non-Hispanic2960Not reportedNot reported
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic21Not reportedNot reported
Asian, non-Hispanic226Not reportedNot reported
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic6Not reportedNot reported
Two or more races, non-Hispanic2239901029
Race and/or ethnicity unknownNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Total41251900319667
Retention Rates
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
MeasureValue
Entering cohortNot reported
Still enrolled next fallNot reported
Retention rate86%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

4 TABLES
Admissions Requirements
Total academic units16
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Foreign language3
Academic electives3
Total academic units17
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Foreign language3
Academic electives3
Basis for Selection
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
MeasureVery importantImportantConsideredNot considered
Rigor of secondary school recordYes
Class rankYes
Academic GPAYes
Standardized test scoresYes
Application essayYes
RecommendationsYes
InterviewYes
Extracurricular activitiesYes
Talent or abilityYes
Character and personal qualitiesYes
First generationYes
Alumni relationYes
Geographical residenceYes
State residencyYes
Religious affiliation or commitmentYes
Volunteer workYes
Work experienceYes
Level of applicant interestYes
First-time, first-year Profile
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
MeasurePercentNumber
SAT7Not reported
ACTNot reportedNot reported
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT composite111013201212.7
SAT evidence-based reading and writing560660603.5
SAT math540670608.3
ACT composite222925.6
ACT math212824.5
ACT English223025.7
ACT WritingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ScienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ReadingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Admission Policies
Amount of application fee:40
If yes, maximum period of postponement:One year

Transfer Admission

4 TABLES
Fall Applicants
D2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Applied940912Not reported1852
Admitted831838Not reported1669
Enrolled522502Not reported1024
Other extracted fields
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
Application for Admission
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No
High school transcriptRequired of All
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementRequired of All
InterviewRequired of All
Standardized test scoresRequired of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Transfer students can apply for 2 year renewable scholarships on the admission application. See https://admissions.ku.edu/tuition-scholarship/transfer for information. CDS
Fall Closing Date: Month1
Spring Closing Date: Month1
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Other
Fall Closing Date:Day15
Spring Closing Date: Day12
Transfer Credit Policies
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES
Special Study Options
Accelerated programX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Required Course Work
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX

Student Life

5 TABLES
Percent Participating
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)37%
Percent who live off campus or commute32%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)29%
Percent of males who join fraternities18%
Percent of females who join sororities26%
Percent who live off campus or commute75%
Percent of students age 25 and older7%
Average Age
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21
Activities Offered
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
ROTC
Air Force ROTC is offered:On campus
Housing
Theme housingX

Annual Expenses

1 TABLE
Private Tuition
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
MeasureFirst-yearAll undergraduates
Tuition1166Not reported
Tuition: in-districtNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: in-stateNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: out-of-stateNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: nonresidentNot reportedNot reported
Required feesNot reportedNot reported
Food and housing, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Housing only, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Food only, on-campus meal planNot reportedNot reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housingNot reportedNot reported
OtherNot reportedNot reported

Financial Aid

6 TABLES
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$19,690,264
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$30,748,532
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$3,568,963
Total Scholarships/Grants$56,129,893
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$47,537,170
Federal Work-Study$928,988
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$103,628
Total Self-Help$48,569,786
Parent Loans$22,298,750
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$4,384,059
Athletic Awards$3,290,228
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$29,875,666
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$2,365,508
Total Scholarships/Grants$32,274,160
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$23,328,837
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$97,751
Total Self-Help$23,426,588
Parent Loans$35,274,030
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$9,110,770
Athletic Awards$7,708,087
Graduating Cohort
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.2,888
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSAX
Aid Available
Federal Direct PLUS LoansX
College/university loans from institutional fundsX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
Institutional Aid
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Beginning Fall 2012 the University of Kansas started offering 4 year renewable scholarships to first-time freshmen and 2 year renewable scholarships to transfer students. More information is available at https://admissions.ku.edu/tuition-scholarship Analytics and Institutional Research 5 G:\IR\REPORTS DIVISION\COMMON DATA SET\2019-2020\H.DOC November 1, 2019 Common Data Set Section H. Financial Aid (concluded) Ad d i t i o n al I n f o r m at i o n Final - Academic Year 2019 University of Kansas 1. Do all undergraduate students who have need get some form of financial aid? X Yes No Yes - if they apply for aid, are deemed eligible, and accept the aid offered. 2. Amount an undergraduate can expect to earn per academic year from part-time on-campus work: $5,760 (KUmedianwageis$9.00perhour.Thisdollarestimate is based on 20 hours per week for 32 weeks.) For further financial aid information contact the following offices: Financial Aid & Scholarships Office of Admissions KU Visitor Center KU Visitor Center 1502 Iowa St. 1502 Iowa Street Lawrence, Kansas 66045-7576 Lawrence,Kansas66045-7576 Director: Angela Karlin Director: Lisa Pinamonti Kress E-mail: financialaid@ku.edu E-mail: adm@ku.edu Web-site: http://affordability.ku.edu Web-site: http://admissions.ku.edu Phone: 785-864-4700 Phone: 785-864-3911 Fax: 785-864-5017 Net Price Calculator: https://ku.studentaidcalculator.com Sources: Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships; Analytics and Institutional Research Analytics and Institutional Research 6 G:\IR\REPORTS DIVISION\COMMON DATA SET\2019-2020\H.DOC November 1, 2019 Common Data Set Section I 1. Instructional Faculty and Class Size 2019-2020 University of Kansas CDS I1. Report the number of instructional faculty, including lecturers, in each category for Fall 2019. (Faculty definition excludes graduate teaching assistants, clinical medicine, librarians, administrators, and temporary lecturers.) Full-time Part-time Total Total number of instructional faculty 1,414 218 1,632 Total number of minority faculty 317 35 352 Total number of women faculty 531 95 626 Total number of men faculty 883 123 1,006 Total number who are nonresident aliens 43 4 47 Total number with doctorate or other terminal degree 1,348 140 1,488 Total number whose highest degree is a master’s, but not a terminal degree Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s Total number whose highest degree is unknown Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs where faculty teach only graduate-level students CDS I2. Fall 2019 student to faculty ratio is 17.4 to 1 (based on 23,293 students and 1,342 faculty.) Analytics and Institutional Research G:\KU FACTBOOK\CDS COMMON DATA SET\2019-2020\I 1.DOC April 22, 2020 Common Data Set Section I 2. Instructional Faculty and Class Size 2019-2020 University of Kansas CDS I3. Fall 2019 undergraduate class section size: Section Size 1-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 100+ Total 274 689 507 209 120 133 130 2,062 Organized class sections Lab and discussion subsections 58 224 72 12 7 6 1 380 332 913 579 221 127 139 131 2,442 Total all sections Ad d i t i o n al I n f o r m at i o n 1. Median undergraduate class section size: 20_ 2. Percent of all undergraduate class sections taught by faculty: 83% 3. Percent of all undergraduate class sections taught by graduate teaching assistants: 17% 4. Organized class sections with less than 30 students: 71% 5. Organized class sections with less than 50 students: 87% Source: Analytics and Institutional Research. Analytics and Institutional Research G:\IR\REPORTS DIVISION\COMMON DATA SET\2019-2020\I 2.DOC November 22, 2019 Common Data Set Section J. Degrees Conferred 2019-2020 University of Kansas CDS J1. Bachelor degrees conferred between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019. NCES CIP Category Bachelor Percent Code Levels Degrees of Total 01 Agriculture, agriculture operations, related sciences NA 0% 03 Natural resources and conservation 44 1% 04 Architecture and related services * 48 1% 05 Area, ethnic, cultural, gender and group studies 26 1% 09.0101 Comm. studies/speech communication and rhetoric 129 3% 09.0401 Journalism 244 6% 10 Comm. technologies/technicians, support services NA 0% 11 Computer and information sciences, support services 98 2% 12 Personal and culinary services NA 0% 13 Education 151 4% 14 Engineering 368 9% 15 Engineering technologies and eng-related fields NA 0% 16 Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 90 2% 19 Family and consumer sciences/human sciences NA 0% 22 Legal professions (JD degree, no bachelor degree) 2 0% 23 English language and literature/letters 82 2% 24 Liberal arts and sciences, general studies, humanities 122 3% 25 Library science NA 0% 26 Biological and biomedical sciences 231 5% 27 Mathematics and statistics 54 1% 28 Military science, leadership and operational art NA 0% 29 Military technologies and applied sciences NA 0% 30 Multi/interdisciplinary studies 140 3% 31 Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness studies 169 4% 38 Philosophy and religious studies 21 0% 39 Theology and religious vocations NA 0% 40 Physical sciences 80 2% 41 Science technologies/technicians NA 0% 42 Psychology 246 6% 43 Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting NA 0% 44 Public administration, social service professions 63 1% 45 Social sciences 287 7% 50 Visual and performing arts 226 5% 51.2001 Pharmacy (bachelor, PharmD not included **) 127 3% 51.38 Registered nursing, admin., research, clinical nursing 194 5% 51 Other health professions, related programs 164 4% 52 Business, management, marketing, support services 878 19% 54 History 35 1% TOTAL 4,269 100% *BeginningFall2006KUnolongerofferedaBachelorofArchitecture degree, students are admitted directly into a five-year accredited Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) degree program. ** In FY 2012-2013 Pharmacy began conferring a bachelor (BS) degree; most students continue on to earn the professional PharmD degree. NA - Not Applicable. KU does not offer programs in these categories. Source: IPEDS Completions, First Major. Analytics and Institutional Research 1 G:\IR\REPORTS DIVISION\COMMON DATA SET\2019-2020\J.DOC October 16, 2019

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

2 TABLES
Student to Faculty Ratio
based on ____ students23,293
and ____ faculty1,342
Undergraduate Class Size
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
MeasureClass sectionsClass subsections
2-9 studentsNot reportedNot reported
10-19 students274Not reported
20-29 students689Not reported
30-39 students507Not reported
40-49 students209Not reported
50-99 students120Not reported
100+ students133Not reported
Total130Not reported

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