Overview
Established in 1865, the University of Kansas is a non-profit public 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 Kansas City, Overland Park, Wichita and Salina. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Kansas (KU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 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's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 159-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% 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.
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University Identity
| Name | University of Kansas  |
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| Acronym | KU |
| Founded | 1865 |
| Motto | Videbo visionem hanc magnam quare non comburatur rubus I shall see this great sight, why the bush does not burn. (Exodus 3 3) |
| Colours | Crimson and blue |
| Mascot | Jayhawk |
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University Location
| Address | 1450 Jayhawk Boulevard Lawrence 66045 Kansas United States |
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| Other locations | Kansas City, Overland Park, Wichita and Salina |
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Social Media
Introduction
Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.
Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Kansas's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of Kansas's Facebook page
University of Kansas's X (formerly Twitter) page
University of Kansas's YouTube channel
University of Kansas's Instagram page
University of Kansas's main LinkedIn profile
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