by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a KU degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how KU measures up.
KU is ranked #1,400 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D-. Within Kansas, it ranks #30 of 55 for value.
Among the majors KU offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Architecture / Urban Planning | #1 of 6 |
| History | #2 of 22 |
| Architectural Engineering | #8 of 23 |
| Engineering | #8 of 23 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | #9 of 13 |
| Pharmacy | #10 of 35 |
| Behavioral Sciences | #10 of 23 |
| Behavioral Science | #10 of 23 |
| Psychology | #10 of 23 |
| Human Biology | #10 of 19 |
Read the full KU value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
University of Kansas is ranked #1 out of #57 in Kansas for quality and #30 out of #55 for Kansas value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the KU financial aid page to be sure.
University of Kansas is ranked #1,400 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of Kansas is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at KU costs about $19,974. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $79,896 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $26,764 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $18,059 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $19,974 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $79,896 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the KU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What KU costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a KU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $107,056 | — | — |
| All Students | $79,896 | #1,400 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $72,236 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $107,056 | — | — |
| All Students | $79,896 | #30 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $72,236 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at KU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,908 |
| $30K–$48K | $12,702 |
| $48K–$75K | $16,097 |
| $75K–$110K | $20,649 |
| Over $110K | $21,310 |
About 78% of KU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,245 per year. Get more details on the KU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the KU net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.