University of Kansas
University of Kansas is one of the eight public 4-year colleges in Kansas. The campus is located in an urban area, in Lawrence.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 27,625 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 4,153 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 3,447 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 83%). Every year 63% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of Kansas's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $9,818, and fees were $1,006. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $25,586 and $1,006 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students27,625 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate83% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 15 | 144 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 0 |
Master's degree | 3 | 34 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 4 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 1 | 15 |
Post-master's certificate | 1 | 2 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1913 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 02/14/2000 - Current |
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 10/20/2010 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 05/03/2003 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 05/03/2003 - Current |
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 02/01/1967 - Current |
Admission
93%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
ACT | 23 to 28 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Neither required nor recommended |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $40 |
Graduates | $65 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $327/credit | |
In State Students | $327/credit | |
Out of State Students | $853/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $405/credit | |
In State Students | $405/credit | |
Out of State Students | $947/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $14,715 | $14,715 | $38,385 |
ADN | 70 | $22,890 | $22,890 | $59,710 |
BSN | 125 | $40,875 | $40,875 | $106,625 |
FNP | 50 | $20,250 | $20,250 | $47,350 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 86% of University of Kansas's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 23% | $4,098 |
Other Federal Grant | 9% | $1,201 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 9% | $1,190 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 67% | $8,443 |
Federal Student Loans | 49% | $5,560 |
Private Loans | 7% | $10,180 |
$18,365
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$14,983 |
$30,001 to $48,000$14,946 |
$48,001 to $75,000$16,525 |
$75,001 to $110,000$21,150 |
Over $110,000$22,369 |
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Student Population
19,338
Undergrads
8,287
Graduates
14,566
Women
13,059
Men
83%
Full-time
17%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
70% |
Non-resident alien |
8% |
Hispanic |
7% |
Two or more races |
5% |
Asian |
5% |
Black/African American |
4% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kansas state board of nursing.