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University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

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University of Kansas is a public college in Lawrence, Kansas and has been named to the Abound: Finish College 100 Best Online Colleges, Best Online Colleges: Midwest, and Best Colleges for Military and Veterans award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 9 online degree options and 925 online students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $18,950 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $336. The school offers online degrees, weekend/evening classes, on-campus day care, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: ku.edu

Accessibility

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

Demographics

Part-time students
2,440 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:16,801
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,525
  • Pell Grant students:3,725
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:925
  • Part-time students
    13%
  • Students over 25 years old
    8%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$336
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$18,950
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Online & Distance Programs

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Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Communication Journalism and Related Programs(1)
  • English Language and Literature/Letters(1)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
  • Psychology(1)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(4)

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  • History(1)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:58%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:48%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
358 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program 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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