Established in 1865, University of Kansas is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Lawrence (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kansas. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Kansas City, Overland Park, Wichita, Salina. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Kansas (KU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of Kansas (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 155 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
