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University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS
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Campus of University of Kansas

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Official name

University of Kansas

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University of Kansas is a public four-year school in Lawrence, KS, with its campus in a city. It was founded in 1864[1]. It has about 21,217 undergraduates[7].

Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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162years of history[1]
  1. 1864Founded
  2. 2026Today
TypePublic
SettingCity
Undergraduates21,217[7]
From abroad2.8%[7]

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Academics

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Costs

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Help paying, for students from abroad

Need-based aidNot stated on the school’s page[2]
ScholarshipsOpen to international students[2]
Applying for aidCan also apply after admission[2]

As described by the school.

Housing and food

Reported by the school to the U.S. Department of Education · per year, all students[7]
Room and board, on campus$11,358[7]
Room and board, off campus (not with family)$10,144[7]

The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.

Scorecard averages · reference only

Average cost of attendance$26,751[7]
Tuition, in-state / out-of-state$12,102 / $30,432[7]

These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.

Getting in

TOEFL iBT 79[3]or IELTS 6.5
SAT optional[4]send it if it helps
May 1[5]Fall (outside U.S.) deadline

SAT or ACT is required only if your school requires them. English proficiency scores must be sent by the testing agency, with no minimum required for admission.

The page says: “a minimum English proficiency score is not a requirement”

When to apply

From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[5]
  1. Fall (outside U.S.)May 1[5]
  2. Fall (inside U.S.)July 25[5]
  3. Spring (outside U.S.)November 15[5]
  4. Spring (inside U.S.)December 1[5]

Dates can change. Check the school’s page before you apply.

Your application checklist

From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[6]
$90 application fee[6]
Application fee[6]
English proficiency scores sent by the testing agency[6]
Proof of high school graduation for your country[6]
Academic records (unofficial accepted at application; official before enrollment)[6]
Educational gap statement, if more than three months out of school[6]
Third-party release page, if you had outside help[6]
SAT or ACT scores, only if your school requires them[6]
English scoreTOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.5[3]
EssayComing soon
InterviewComing soon

Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.

Scores in detail

What the school asks for, and where its students land.

English test

TOEFL iBT
79[3]out of 120
TOEFL iBT, 1–6 scale
4.5[3]out of 6
IELTS
6.5[3]out of 9
PTE Academic
53[3]out of 90

Stated as a minimum[3]

Accepts TOEFL iBT, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, SAT EBRW, ACT, AP English or A Level English.

Waiver or exemption: Waived for native speakers, qualifying English-exemption regions with 2.5+ GPA, full IB diploma with English HL 5+, and similar.

TOEFL iBT moved to a 1–6 scale for tests taken from 21 January 2026.

SAT and ACT

You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.

SATOptional
1070 to 1300[7]
Middle half of enrolled students · approximate, built from section percentiles
4001600
ACTOptional
20 to 28[7]
Middle half of enrolled students
136

Extra steps for students from abroad

Coming soonRecords from outside the U.S., proof of funds for the visa and translations will be listed here.

How many get in

93%[7]Of applicants are admitted (U.S. and international together)
Coming soonApplications a year
Coming soonAdmitted from abroad
From the school’s admissions page · Oct 14, 2026Open the admissions page ↗

Living in Lawrence

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Clubs, sports and activities

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