Lawrence, Kansas

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The University of Kansas (KU) is a public research university with its main campus in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It is governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. Two branch campuses are in the Kansas City metropolitan area on the Kansas side: the university's medical school and hospital in Kansas City, Kansas; and the Edwards Campus in Overland Park. There are also educational and research sites in Garden…
National rank
Ranked #74 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #78 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National Universities
Ranked #143 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #165 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
World rank
Ranked #235 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
World rank
Strong Hall, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Room 230, Lawrence, Kansas, 66045
Visit University SiteRanked #351 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
Value rank
Ranked #367 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
Total CoA (on-campus): $27,132
Room & Board: $10,818
Books & Supplies: $1,224
Receive Aid: 93%
Avg Grant Aid: $10,644
Pell Grant Recipients: 21%
Total CoA (on-campus): $44,844
Room & Board: $10,818
Books & Supplies: $1,224
Receive Aid: 93%
Avg Grant Aid: $10,644
Pell Grant Recipients: 21%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1050–1290
SAT ERW: 530–650
SAT Math: 520–640
ACT Composite: 21–27