A collage showcases KU student life, inluding visuals of students eating together in an on-campus dining area and celebrating at Allen Fieldhouse with a confetti toss.

KU Student Life

A boundless Kansas horizon inspires boundless determination, imagination, and triumphs. All Jayhawks are part of a tradition of service embodied by a talented, insightful, and creative community. Together we strive toward ideas that power tomorrow.

Consider the essentials stats

50
academic programs in the top 50 among public universities —U.S. News & World Report
17:1
student to faculty ratio
93%
graduates who are employed or in grad school within six months of graduation

Consider the essentials

The campus experience looks different for everyone. But we provide all Jayhawks with the essentials: convenient amenities and resources for your health and well-being.

Students joyously collaborate at their desks in their on-campus student housing.

Make every day an exploration

Beyond the classroom, you’ll find countless opportunities to build leadership skills, broaden your interests, and deepen your connections across campus.

Students at KU's School of Journalism and Mass Communications marketing agency pay close attention to their instructor during a collaborate creative project.

Make every day an exploration stats

500+
student organizations
400+
degree and certificate programs
400,000+
alumni worldwide
43%+
students from out of state

Find your fit in the Jayhawk community

At KU, identities and interests converge. Every day brings new discoveries and fresh ways to collaborate, commune, and belong.

In an outdoor common area, a group of students laugh as they watch two people make extremely exaggerated high-five motions toward each other.

KU ranks among the best public universities*

#19
KU School of Nursing
#41
KU School of Business
#61
KU School of Engineering

*Source: U.S. News & World Report

Students gather at a corner in downtown Lawrence, enjoying the pleasant weather and conversation.

Check out Lawrence

There’s no place like home. For Jayhawks, that’s Lawrence — a historic city known for its eclectic arts and culture scene. Hike our hills, bike our trails, and explore what it means to be a Lawrencian.

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Student life stats

30,770
fall 2024 record-setting overall enrollment
1 of 38
public institutions with AAU membership
#1
graduate salary potential among Kansas universities —Payscale
KU students at the David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium join in the tradition of Waving the Wheat, where the audience raises and waves their arms in unison to share their collective Jayhawk pride.

Experience KU fandom

Athletic excellence inspires us. One chant unites us. See why KU fandom is inseparable from our university’s history and the Jayhawk experience.

Explore KU athletics

Five KU campuses and beyond

Jayhawks experience KU’s excellence in teaching at our five campuses across Kansas and online. Whatever your career, research, or academic goals are, the University of Kansas offers opportunities to turn your dreams into a reality. Explore all of our campuses to learn more.

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