University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · Official website ↗
93%
Admission rate
21,217
Undergraduates
$31,332
Tuition (U.S. out-of-state)
$29,237
Cost of attendance / yr
$67,963
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
1070–1300
SAT, middle 50% (approx.)
20–28
ACT, middle 50%
Public university: the tuition shown is the rate for U.S. students from other states. International students usually pay this rate or more, and need extra funds for health insurance and visa costs — check the college's international cost page.
Reference only. Automatically checked against the college's official pages on 2026-11-10; maintained by Jordan Lee, editor. Colleges can change policies at any time — confirm on the official page before you apply. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (1)“International students can earn up to $64,000 across their entire KU career.”world.ku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10 |
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Scholarships for first-year students
KU Excellence
$16,000 / year
Sources (2)
“KU Excellence 3.95-4.00 GPA $64,000 ($16,000/year)”world.ku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“International students can earn up to $64,000 across their entire KU career.”world.ku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10KU Distinction
$14,000 / year
Sources (2)
“KU Distinction 3.85-3.94 GPA $56,000 ($14,000/year)”world.ku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“International students can earn up to $64,000 across their entire KU career.”world.ku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10KU Achievement
$12,000 / year
Sources (2)
“KU Achievement 3.70-3.84 GPA $48,000 ($12,000/year)”world.ku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“International students can earn up to $64,000 across their entire KU career.”world.ku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10KU Performance
$10,000 / year
Sources (2)
“KU Performance 3.50-3.69 GPA $40,000 ($10,000/year)”world.ku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“International students can earn up to $64,000 across their entire KU career.”world.ku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10KU Access
$8,000 / year
Sources (2)
“KU Access 3.25-3.49 GPA $32,000 ($8,000/year)”world.ku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“International students can earn up to $64,000 across their entire KU career.”world.ku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10Location
| City / state | Lawrence, KS |
|---|---|
| Setting | Small city |
| Nearest major airport | Kansas City International Airport (MCI), about 60 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Setting from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).
Cost, admission rate, test-score ranges and earnings come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (retrieved 2026-11-11). SAT range adds the 25th/75th-percentile section scores, so it is approximate. Scorecard earnings are for federal-aid recipients.