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University of Kansas Rankings 2024-25

Lawrence, United States

  • Cost of Living$ 12,240
  • Tuition Fee From$ 23,951
  • Country Rank-
  • Batch Strength24,581
  • Global Diversity9%
  • Gender Ratio53:47

The University of Kansas has experienced varied performance across different ranking systems in recent years. In 2024, the institution saw mixed results in its global standings. The Times Higher Education (THE) Ranking showed improvement, with the university climbing to 351st place from 401st in 2023. However, the US News & World Report's National Universities ranking saw a decline, with the University of Kansas dropping to 151st position, down from 121st in 2023 and 122nd in 2022. In the QS World University Rankings, the university was placed 410th in 2024, a decrease from its 369th position in 2023, with a further projected drop to 452nd in 2025. These fluctuations across various ranking systems reflect the dynamic nature of global university assessments and the challenges institutions face in maintaining consistent positions across different metrics and methodologies.

 

University of Kansas - QS Ranking 2025

In 2025, the University of Kansas is ranked 452nd in the QS World University Rankings, showing a progression from its position in 2024 at 410th to its standing in 2023 at 369th.

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

World University

369

410

452

 

University of Kansas - US News & World Report Ranking 2024

In 2024, the University of Kansas is ranked 151st in the US News & World Report's National Universities ranking, marking a decrease from its position in 2023 at 121st and its standing in 2022 at 122nd.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Global Universities

280

304

-

National University

122

121

151

 

University of Kansas - THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024

In THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking for 2024, the University of Kansas has improved its position, moving from 401st in 2023 to 351st in 2024. This advancement reflects positive momentum in the university's global academic reputation and underscores its ongoing efforts to enhance research output, teaching quality, and international outlook. 

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

University

401

401

351

 

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University of Kansas - QS Ranking 2025

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

Biological Sciences

301

301

-

Global MBA

201

251

-

Medicine

301

301

-

Nursing

-

151

-

Pharmacy and Pharmacology

151

201

-

Physics and Astronomy

401

501

-

 

University of Kansas - US News & World Report Ranking 2024

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Aerospace Engineering PG

50

50

43

Best Graduate Law Schools

70

67

40

Best Graduate Medical Schools

-

-

75

Biomedical Engineering PG

89

88

88

Chemical Engineering PG

73

77

84

Civil Engineering PG

65

60

60

Electrical Engineering PG

85

90

85

Graduate Business School

72

79

78

Mechanical Engineering PG

91

99

97

UG Business

64

64

62

 

University of Kansas - THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Arts and Humanities

301

301

301

Clinical and Health

301

301

251

Engineering

401

601

501

Life Sciences

401

301

301

PG Business and Economics

601

601

601

PG Computer Science

-

-

501

Psychology

201

201

20

 

Course Rankings

BBA

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

US News & World Report - UG Business

64

64

62

 

LL.M.

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Law

151

201

201

US News & World Report - Best Graduate Law Schools

-

70

67

 

M.A.

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences

201

101

201

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Sociology

76

76

151

THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities

-

301

301

 

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MBA/PGDM

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

QS - Global MBA

201

201

251

US News & World Report - Graduate Business School

72

79

78

 

MIM

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

QS - Accounting and Finance

301

-

-

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics

601

601

601

 

MS

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

QS - Physics and Astronomy

-

351

401

QS - Pharmacy and Pharmacology

-

151

151

QS - Mathematics

-

451

-

QS - Biological Sciences

-

251

301

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Mathematics

201

201

301

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Physics

201

201

201

US News & World Report - Electrical Engineering PG

-

85

90

US News & World Report - Mechanical Engineering PG

-

91

99

US News & World Report - Aerospace Engineering PG

-

50

50

THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences

-

401

301

US News & World Report - Civil Engineering PG

-

65

60

US News & World Report - Chemical Engineering PG

-

73

77

US News & World Report - Biomedical Engineering PG

-

89

88

THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering

-

401

601

 

MSN

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Nursing

51

31

51

 

Others PG

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

QS - Medicine

301

301

301

THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

201

201

201

US News & World Report - Best Graduate Medical Schools

-

-

75

THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health

301

301

251

 

Accounting & Commerce

Ranked by

2022

QS - Accounting and Finance

301

 

Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing )

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities

301

301

301

 

Business & Management Studies

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

US News & World Report - UG Business

64

64

62

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics

601

601

601

QS - Global MBA

201

201

251

US News & World Report - Graduate Business School

72

79

78

 

Engineering

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

US News & World Report - Electrical Engineering PG

85

90

85

US News & World Report - Mechanical Engineering PG

91

99

97

US News & World Report - Aerospace Engineering PG

50

50

43

US News & World Report - Civil Engineering PG

65

60

60

US News & World Report - Chemical Engineering PG

73

77

84

US News & World Report - Biomedical Engineering PG

89

88

88

THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering

401

601

501

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science

-

-

501

 

Humanities & Social Sciences

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences

201

101

201

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Sociology

76

76

151

THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

-

201

201

 

Law

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Law

151

201

201

US News & World Report - Best Graduate Law Schools

-

70

67

 

Medicine & Health Sciences

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

QS - Pharmacy and Pharmacology

151

151

201

QS - Medicine

301

301

301

US News & World Report - Best Graduate Medical Schools

-

-

75

THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health

301

301

251

 

Nursing

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Nursing

51

31

51

 

Science

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

QS - Physics and Astronomy

-

351

401

QS - Mathematics

-

451

-

QS - Biological Sciences

-

251

301

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Mathematics

201

201

301

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Physics

201

201

201

THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences

-

401

301

 

Aerospace Engineering

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

US News & World Report - Aerospace Engineering PG

50

50

43

 

Biology

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

QS - Biological Sciences

251

301

301

THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences

401

301

301

 

Biomedical Engineering

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

US News & World Report - Biomedical Engineering PG

89

88

88

 

Business Economics

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics

601

601

601

 

Chemical Engineering

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

US News & World Report - Chemical Engineering PG

73

77

84

 

Civil Engineering

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

US News & World Report - Civil Engineering PG

65

60

60

 

Computer Science Engineering

Ranked by

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science

501

 

Electrical Engineering

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

US News & World Report - Electrical Engineering PG

85

90

85

 

Mathematics

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

QS - Mathematics

-

451

-

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Mathematics

201

201

301

 

Mechanical Engineering

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

US News & World Report - Mechanical Engineering PG

91

99

97

 

Physics

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

QS - Physics and Astronomy

-

351

401

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Physics

201

201

201

 

Accounting

Ranked by

2022

QS - Accounting and Finance

301

 

Pharmacy

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

QS - Pharmacy and Pharmacology

151

151

201

 

Political Science

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences

201

101

201

 

Psychology

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

201

201

201

 

Sociology

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Sociology

76

76

151

Year

QS Ranks

US News Ranks

2025

#452

-

2023

#369

#304

2022

#387

#304