2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$18,608
Net Price
92%
Admitted
29%
Enrolled
66%
Graduation Rate
17/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
University of Kansas
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 26,780. In 2021, there were 611 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #1 in Kansas and ranks #253 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
611
Total Enrollment
26,780
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for University of Kansas
Let’s be honest. There is no broad-based ranking system that is gong to find the exact right psychology program for you. Use our rankings and more importantly, the underlying data to help uncover a list of psychology programs that might be right for you. Once you narrow down a list of school to consider, the real work begins. In our view, it is best to visit the campus, talk to current students and alumni, interview professors and get a good sense of the school, its administration and philosophy to find the right psychology program for you.
Kansas Rank
Combining ranking factors for 23 schools that offer psychology degrees in Kansas, University of Kansas ranks #1.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Kansas ranks #253.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, University of Kansas offers General Psychology, Research Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers General Psychology. At the master level Clinical Child Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Research Psychology, School Psychology and Social Work are offered. At the doctorate level Clinical Child Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Research Psychology, School Psychology and Social Work are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | PG CERT | MA | PhD |
| Clinical Child Psychology | – | – | 4 | 4 |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | – | 16 | 13 |
| Counseling Psychology | – | – | 8 | 6 |
| Educational Psychology | – | – | 2 | 2 |
| General Psychology | 270 | 1 | – | – |
| Research Psychology | 36 | – | 8 | 14 |
| School Psychology | – | – | 2 | 1 |
| Social Work | 54 | – | 164 | 6 |
| Total Graduates | 360 | 1 | 204 | 46 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 15,275 students applied to the University of Kansas. The university admitted 92% and 29% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Kansas universities is 2,759. On average, all Kansas institutions admit 77% and 30% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of University of Kansas students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 85%. Compared to all Kansas four or more years colleges, the percentage is 64%.
The overall graduation rate for University of Kansas is 66%, compared to 51% for all Kansas universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 37%.
Compare KU to Kansas Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Kansas to the average of all Kansas four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
KU
15,275
Applicants
92%
Percent Admitted
29%
Percent Enrolled
85%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
66%
Graduation Rate
KS Colleges
2,759
Applicants
77%
Percent Admitted
30%
Percent Enrolled
64%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
51%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 3,346 or 86% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 560 or 14% part-time faculty members employed at University of Kansas. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 2,391 or 61%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
KU
17 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
86%
Percent Full-Time
14%
Percent Part-Time
61%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
KS Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
48%
Percent Full-Time
52%
Percent Part-Time
46%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Kansas the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $10,092, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,224.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $9,989 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,056.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Kansas in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for University of Kansas | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $9,900 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,230 |
| Total Living Expenses | $13,130 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $10,092 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,224 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $24,446 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $9,989 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,056 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $11,045 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend University of Kansas is $18,608. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Kansas presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $15,666 | $13,970 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $16,288 | $15,183 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $18,586 | $17,163 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $22,804 | $20,432 |
| $110,001 and more | $24,161 | $22,976 |
Compare University of Kansas to all Kansas universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
KU
$24,446
Cost to Attend
$9,618
Average Financial Aid
86%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,608
Net Price
KS Colleges
$32,024
Cost to Attend
$12,278
Average Financial Aid
96%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,760
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 3,228 or 86%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 13,306 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $9,618.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 13,306 | $9,618 |
| Pell Grants | 3,784 | $4,532 |
| Federal Student Loans | 7,192 | $6,595 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Kansas to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
KU
13,306
Grant or Scholarship Aid
55%
Grants or Scholarships
3,784
Number of Pell Grants
16%
Pell Grants
7,192
Federal Student Loans
30%
Federal Student Loans
KS Colleges
2,184
Grant or Scholarship Aid
50%
Grants or Scholarships
863
Number of Pell Grants
20%
Pell Grants
1,288
Federal Student Loans
30%
Federal Student Loans
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