2026 Best Research Universities in Kansas

Name: 2026 Best Research Universities in Kansas (Kollegio college rankings)
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4 Kansas schools ranked in Kollegio's 2026 Best Research Universities ranking, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.

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$77,180

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Undergraduate enrollment

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268763

Financial

Alumni starting salary

Tuition cost

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$67,000

In-state tuition

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Proportion of need based aid received

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100%Clear Filter

International students received aid

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100%

Average aid package

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$82,308

Application fee

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$150

Academics

Mean GPA

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Mean SAT

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1200

Mean ACT

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#1 Best Research Universities

Kansas State University

Manhattan

Acceptance rate

79.4%

Institution type

UNIV

Total Tuition Cost

$9,489

Avg. Cost after Aid

$20,000

#2 Best Research Universities

University of Kansas

Lawrence

Acceptance rate

93.5%

Institution type

COMP

Total Tuition Cost

$10,092

Avg. Cost after Aid

$19,000

#3 Best Research Universities

Baker University

Baldwin City

Acceptance rate

92.1%

Institution type

4YEAR

Total Tuition Cost

$31,000

Avg. Cost after Aid

$25,000

#4 Best Research Universities

Wichita State University

Wichita

Acceptance rate

94.9%

Institution type

UNIV

Total Tuition Cost

$6,843

Avg. Cost after Aid

$14,000

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