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Campus Life

Campus Size

Large Campus
19,983
Total Undergrads
Including 2,036 Part-time
3,702
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 31 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
51% Women
49% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-A

Big Twelve Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

5
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $2,036,216)
9
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $236,920)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 138 116 - -
Baseball 38 - Yes -
Basketball 17 43 - Yes
Football 126 - - -
Golf 11 8 Yes Yes
Rowing - 76 Yes -
Soccer - 34 Yes Yes
Softball - 24 Yes Yes
Swimming and Diving - 31 Yes -
Tennis - 12 - Yes
Volleyball - 19 Yes Yes
Bowling - - - Yes
Cheerleading/Dance Team - - Yes -
Court Sports - - Yes Yes
Cycling - - Yes -
Equestrian - - Yes -
Fencing - - Yes -
Field Hockey - - - Yes
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes Yes
Ice Hockey - - Yes -
Indoor Fitness/Recreation - - - Yes
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Mountaineering/Climbing - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Sailing - - Yes -
Table Tennis - - Yes Yes
Track and Field, X-Country - - - Yes
Water Sports - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4.1%
Black/non-Hispanic 3.6%
Hispanic 3.5%
Non-resident alien 7.5%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 5.4%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 74.5%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
  • Opera
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Navy ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Student Government

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 1
Drug Law Violation 56
Liquor Law Violation 54
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 5
Property Crime 51
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Samantha from Villa Park, IL
  • 4
  • “dorm life is great at this university. it is close to campus, and in a convenient location to the libraries and recreational center. they are clean, safe, and allow you…”

  • Feb-07-2012 » Read More
  • Zach from Overland Park, KS
  • 4
  • “The dorm life at KU is very exciting and offers both social environments and quiet academic study environments. KU offers both public and private dorms, and Daisy Hill is both…”

  • Jan-08-2012 » Read More
  • Nick
  • 5
  • “Daisy Hill is where most of the dorms are, although there are many other halls across campus. It is a great place to find and interact with other people with…”

  • May-31-2012 » Read More
  • Natalia from Lawrence, KS
  • 5
  • “i live in the scholarship halls which are a billion times better than the dorms. it's like a fraternity/sorority house without the big price tag. best part about ku.…”

  • Feb-09-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 3
  • Andrew from Kansas City, KS
  • Apr-29-2013 I am a current student here

    At best the cafeteria food is eatable. It is manageable with access to multiple salad bars, campus restaurants, and vending machines.

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  • 5
  • Devon from Lawrence, KS
  • Apr-15-2013 I am a current student here

    Mass st in lawrence is where its at! Tons of variety when it comes to food and dining. Anything you want and everything you havent tried is located down town. I love staying local when it comes to dining out. I always try something new and local to lawrence every weekend.

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  • 4
  • Brenna from Easton, KS
  • Apr-15-2013 I am a current student here

    Mrs. E's is the name bestowed upon the main eating hall on Daisy Hill (where most of the dorms are) the food can be good- and it usually is- but there are times you will want to go out to eat, or use The Studio. The Studio is a great alternative to eating at the dining hall, and they accept cuisine cash which is an option of varying amounts of money allotted for different sources of food, provided by different levels of the meal plans.

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  • 3
  • Megan from Shawnee, KS
  • Apr-13-2013 I am a current student here

    The food at the University Of Kansas is typical school food however, there are several other places to eat on and around campus.

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  • 5
  • Porschae from Lawrence, KS
  • Mar-27-2013 I am a current student here

    There are so many places to eat on campus. The underground and the union are the main places to go on campus. The food is normal and great but don't eat too much or you'll definitely get the freshman 15!

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  • 4
  • Christina from SHAWNEE, KS
  • Mar-25-2013 I am a current student here

    Great choices at both the underground and the union! Brella's is yummy and the salad bar is great. They also have guides to work with those that have food allergies!

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  • 3
  • Megan
  • Mar-20-2013 I am a current student here

    The dorm food is okay but they have plenty of other places to eat on and around campus.

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  • 4
  • Sarah from Lawrence, KS
  • Mar-10-2013 I am a current student here

    The food in my scholarship hall has been great. I appreciate how there are meals made for you, but if you want something different then you are free to cook your own food. Also the meals that are made are super yummy!!

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Devon from Lawrence, KS
  • Apr-15-2013 I am a current student here

    Unfortunately if you are a bit mature like my self you wont like the greek life here. Its definitely vast and childish. If you lack social skills and the ability to be independent a frat or sorority is perfect for you. The people related to the greek life are typically young and dumb but every now and then you will meet someone cool.

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  • 0
  • Brenna from Easton, KS
  • Apr-15-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek Life is a huge component of the University of Kansas; however, not being a part of Greek Life is not overwhelming for those who do not participate.

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  • 0
  • Megan from Shawnee, KS
  • Apr-13-2013 I am a current student here

    There are a ton of opportunities to get involved in greek life and serval different options for both girls and guys.

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  • 0
  • Henry from Chicago, IL
  • Mar-19-2013 I am a current student here

    The Greek life is a major part of the school. I think that anyone attending the school should take a look at the Greek life. They will meet friends who they will stay in touch with for the rest of their lives.

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  • 0
  • Paige from Lees Summit, MO
  • Nov-01-2012 I am a current student here

    I actually am Greek and I think we have a wonderful Greek community. You can be as involved as you want to be; it's not extremely intense you make it intense. There aren't big rivalries between sororities; we all support each other in our endeavors.

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