An aerial view of the Lawrence campus at sunrise.

TOWERING TOWARD THE BLUE

The University of Kansas cultivates knowledge and imagination focused on forward thinking to inspire our community, bolster Kansas, and improve the world. We are many. We are mighty. We are Jayhawks.

KU statistics

1 of 38
public institutions with AAU membership
$466.2M+
in research expenditures annually
51
academic programs in the top 50 among public universities

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Top 1%
University of Kansas Cancer Center nationwide ranking
$78.9M
spent across Kansas on research-related goods and services in FY23
Top 60
U.S. public universities for granted utility patents

Serving Kansas and beyond

Our pursuit of excellence in research and academics are what makes us the flagship university for Kansas. We are constantly pushing limits and succeeding as we advance. Find out how Jayhawks deliver on bettering the world for us all.

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5,412
Kansas jobs supported by research expenditures in FY23.
51
active startup companies with more than half based in Kansas.
1/3
of out-of-state students join the Kansas workforce after graduation.

Jayhawks making headlines

KU serves Kansas, the Midwest, and the world through ingenuity, economic development, and academic excellence. Our talented faculty and students make news as examples of how Jayhawks power the future.

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400+
degree and certificate programs
400,000+
alumni worldwide
#1
graduate salary potential among Kansas universities — payscale

The space to create. The resources to inspire.

We think beyond boundaries and tackle worldwide issues. Our nationally recognized programs and faculty forge the experiences needed to deepen knowledge and illustrate that not even the sky is the limit.

KU students conduct field research by a stream at Konza Prairie.

From great heights, Rock Chalk echoes for all to hear.

Our Rock Chalk Chant symbolizes unity and undeniable pride, embodying our welcoming community, vibrant traditions, and numerous opportunities to enrich the world in ways only Jayhawks can.

Students cheer and wave towels during a KU men's basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse.

Ever Onward

Your contributions fund scholarships that make college accessible, provide hands-on experiences that help new graduates succeed, and assist with other resources that support students as they create a bright future — for themselves and for us all.