University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
University Website: https://ku.edu/Apply Online: https://admissions.ku.edu/
The University of Kansas (KU) is a public research university and the largest university in the State of Kansas. KU campuses are located in Lawrence, Wichita, Overland Park, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas, with the main campus located in Lawrence on Mount Oread, the highest location in Lawrence. The University was opened in 1866, under a charter granted by the Kansas Legislature in 1864.
The University's Medical Center and University Hospital are located in Kansas City, Kansas. The Edwards Campus is in Overland Park, Kansas, in the Kansas City metropolitan area. There are also educational and research sites in Parsons and Topeka, and branches of the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita and Salina.
Enrollment at the Lawrence and Edwards campuses was 26,266 students for the 2010–2011 academic year; an additional 3,196 students were enrolled at the KU Medical Center for a total enrollment of 29,462 students across the three campuses. The Lawrence campus and KU Medical Center combined employ 2,529 faculty members.
The 2013 U.S. News & World Report rankings recognized KU 106th in the category "national universities". In addition, the 2008 report stated that the University of Kansas ranked as the 18th most popular university in the United States. It also ranks 11th in the nation for study abroad involvement with nearly one-third of students participating.
KU is home to the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, the Beach Center on Disability, and radio stations KJHK, 90.7 FM, and KANU, 91.5 FM. The university is host to several notable museums including the University of Kansas Natural History Museum and the Spencer Museum of Art. The libraries of the University include the Anschutz Library, which commemorates the businessman Philip Anschutz, an alumnus of the University.
The University is one of the 63 members of the Association of American Universities.
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University of Kansas College Scholarships
KU Excellence ScholarshipThe University of Kansas |
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award $16,000 |
deadline December 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe KU Excellence Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at the University of Kansas. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.95 and be an out-of-state resident to be eligible for this renewable award. View Scholarship Details |
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KU Distinction ScholarshipThe University of Kansas |
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award $14,000 |
deadline December 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe KU Distinction Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at the University of Kansas. You must have a minimum 3.85 GPA and be an out-of-state resident to be considered for this renewable award. View Scholarship Details |
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KU Achievement ScholarshipThe University of Kansas |
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award $12,000 |
deadline December 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe KU Achievement Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at the University of Kansas. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.7 to qualify for this renewable award. View Scholarship Details |
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KU Performance ScholarshipThe University of Kansas |
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award $10,000 |
deadline December 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe KU Performance Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at the University of Kansas. You must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and be an out-of-state resident to be considered for this renewable award. View Scholarship Details |
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KU Access ScholarshipThe University of Kansas |
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award $8,000 |
deadline December 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe KU Access Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at the University of Kansas. You must have a minimum 3.25 GPA and be an out-of-state resident to be considered for this renewable award. View Scholarship Details |
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Scholastic Achiever Award - University of Kansas Law SchoolUniversity of Kansas School of Law |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Scholastic Achiever Award is open to current students at the University of Kansas School of Law who finish in the top 10 - 20 percent of their class rank. View Scholarship Details |
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KU Chancellor ScholarshipThe University of Kansas |
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award $5,000 |
deadline December 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe KU Chancellor Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at the University of Kansas. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.95 and be a resident of Kansas to be eligible for this renewable award. View Scholarship Details |
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KU Traditions ScholarshipThe University of Kansas |
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award $4,000 |
deadline December 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe KU Traditions Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at the University of Kansas. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.85 and be a resident of Kansas to be eligible for this renewable award. View Scholarship Details |
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KU Crimson and Blue ScholarshipThe University of Kansas |
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award $3,000 |
deadline December 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Crimson and Blue Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at the University of Kansas. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.7 and be a resident of Kansas to be eligible for this renewable award. View Scholarship Details |
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Freshmen Diversity Scholarship - KU, School of EngineeringUniversity of Kansas, School of Engineering |
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award Up to $3,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Freshmen Diversity Scholarship is open to entering ethnic minority freshmen at the University of Kansas, School of Engineering. You must have at least a 3.5 GPA, have a minimum 27 math ACT/620 math SAT score, and be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this award. Only students who are African American, Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific... View Scholarship Details |