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Is KU a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$143,877 Avg Total Cost

University of Kansas Value Report

College Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a KU degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the KU annual value report below.

Above Average Value Nationwide

Top 30% National Value
Top 10% National Quality
Good Price

University of Kansas is ranked #645 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

University of Kansas is priced competitvely when compared to other colleges of similar quality. Based on this information we believe it is a good price for the type of education provided.

National Value Ranking  645 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  71.22 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $143,877 For That Piece of Paper

The average KU student's degree will cost an estimated $143,877. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $33,228 and a typical 4.33 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$33,228
Average Years to Graduate4.33
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$143,877

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average KU student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your KU degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$70,250 In-State With Aid
$169,112 Avg Cost No Aid
4.33 Years to Graduate

Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at KU.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$169,112#0F
All Students$143,877#645B
Only Students Receiving Aid$129,051#888C+
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$110,311#F
All Students$85,072#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$70,250#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Kansas.

About 85% of KU students receive financial aid. Get more details on what KU financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average KU cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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