The University of Kansas

1 of 38

public institutions with AAU membership

$7.8B

in annual added income for Kansas

55

academic programs in the top 50 among public universities —U.S. News & World Report

A collage of photos focused on the many avenues of innovation and research fostered at the University of Kansas. Included are visuals of the University of Kansas Cancer Center, two doctors posing in a lab, a pipette being used in a biotech lab, and water research activities on the Konza Prairie.

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Top 1%

University of Kansas Cancer Center nationwide ranking

$87.7M

spent across Kansas on research-related goods and services in FY 25

348

new inventions disclosed by KU researchers in the past five years

Serving Kansas and beyond

Our pursuit of excellence in research and academics distinguishes us as the flagship university for Kansas. Find out how Jayhawks deliver on bettering the world for us all.

87,693

Kansas jobs supported by KU activity

58

active startup companies powered by KU research, with more than half based in Kansas

115,000

KU alumni who live and work in Kansas

Jayhawks making headlines

KU serves Kansas, the Midwest, and the world through research, economic development, and academic excellence. Our talented faculty and students make news as they power the future.

400+

degree and certificate programs

400,000+

alumni worldwide

31,169

fall 2025 record-setting overall enrollment

We tackle global issues with game-changing research and academics. Our nationally recognized faculty and students deepen knowledge across disciplines, leading the climb toward a better future.

KU students in the Dirt Works studio class — dressed in hard hats, reflective vests, and safety glasses — participate in the 2023 Solar Decathlon Build Challenge, exploring net-zero energy housing while pushing the boundaries of natural materials.

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

Students from the KU honors program form the KU Concrete Canoe Team, a collaborative group that designs and builds a canoe out of concrete, then competes regionally on the basis of design, oral presentation, overall product, and race times.

KU is a major economic development engine for the state and region. We serve Kansans by creating thousands of jobs, educating an empowered workforce, and adding billions of dollars to the state economy annually.

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Onward: Toward Infinite Possibility

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.

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