University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

Kansas's flagship public university in Lawrence, known for strong pharmacy and journalism programs and a men's basketball program (Allen Fieldhouse, one of college basketball's legendary venues) with one of the winningest histories in the sport — basketball season is unmistakably the social high point of the year.

88%

Acceptance rate

1080–1310

SAT range

22–29

ACT range

3.5

Average GPA

19,500

Undergrads

$12,000/yr

In-state tuition

$28,000/yr

Out-of-state tuition

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