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University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

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  • Demographics
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  • Online Offerings
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The University of Kansas is a public college in Lawrence, Kansas that has earned recognition from Abound as one of its Best Online Colleges. Alongside online coursework, the school offers student support services such as career advising to help adult learners plan next steps while completing their degrees.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: ku.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
1,665 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:18,192
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,385
  • Pell Grant students:3,757
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:991
  • Part-time students
    8%
  • Students over 25 years old
    7%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$353
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$18,322
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Online & Distance Programs

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Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Area Ethnic Cultural Gender and Group Studies(1)
  • Communication Journalism and Related Programs(1)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
  • Parks Recreation Leisure and Fitness Studies(1)
  • Psychology(1)

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  • Social Sciences(1)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(4)
  • History(1)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:50%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:42%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
337 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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Featured Programs & Degrees

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
School of Health Professions
School of Nursing
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of General Studies Degree-Completion Programs

Communication Studies
Liberal Arts
Psychology

School of Health Professions

Bachelor of Science Degree-Completion Programs

Health Care Management (Minor)
Health Information Management/RHIT-to-RHIA
Respiratory Care/RT-to-Bachelor’s

School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science Degree-Completion Programs

R.N. to B.S.N.

Contact University of Kansas

Contact Admissions

online.ku.edu/enroll

Main Campus

1450 Jayhawk Blvd.
Lawrence, KS 66045

785-864-2700

Find KU online

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