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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Kansas

University of Kansas

University of Kansas is a public college located in Lawrence, Kansas, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools for 2023. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at University of Kansas is $9,989. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $23,951. The college offers Master’s degrees in 129 different degree areas, with 16 Master’s degrees offered online. University of Kansas enrolls 7,622 graduate students, with 28% part-time students, 23% online students, and 18% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: ku.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
5,505 full-time
2,117 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:1,767
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:1,404
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:870
  • Online students
    23%
  • Male/Female
    43% / 57%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$9,989
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$23,951
  • Application fee:$65
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,056
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$416
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,056
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$998
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
1,560 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
207 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:3%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:95
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:1%
  • 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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