University of Kansas Acceptance Rate & Chances CDS VERIFIED
Lawrence, Kansas (Midwest) · 20,000 undergrads · ~37 avg class size · 17:1 student-faculty · $12,102/yr sticker
public Tier 5
Median earnings (10yr)
$61K
CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site.
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Acceptance by round
same school, very different odds by round
By application round
Early Action90.0%
Regular Decision88.0%
State residency
In-state92.0%
Out-of-state83.0%
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Career outcomes · 10 sources
Median graduate earnings · 1.7 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost · est. lifetime ROI $436K.
Earnings cross-referenced across 10 sources (College Scorecard, Opportunity Insights, Georgetown CEW, FREOPP, PayScale, and more).
Where this leads
Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.
- Energy sector (oil/gas/renewables) via regional headquarters in Oklahoma City, Denver
- Midwest manufacturing and supply chain roles in Kansas City metro area
- Agricultural biotech and commodity trading, strong pipeline to companies like Cargill
- Mid-market accounting firms (Big 4 second-tier), especially in Kansas City and Dallas
- Aviation/aerospace manufacturing in Wichita, 90 minutes away, solid regional recruiting pipeline
About University of Kansas
Lawrence flagship. Strong pharmacy, business, and journalism programs.
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