Rankings & Recognition

The University of Kansas is a major research university with global reach, consistently earning recognition in popular rankings.

KU Overall

Top 10 School for Veterans among Tier 1 research institutions, Military Friendly Schools, 2025-2026
#19 Best Public College for Military Veterans, Military Times, 2024
#31 Best Value Schools among public institutions, US News & World Report, 2026
#74 Top Public National University, US News & World Report, 2026

ranked graduate programs
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Local Government Management program
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Special Education program among public colleges
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Top 10

best Tier 1 research institution for veterans
Military Friendly Schools

Tier 1 Primary Care MD program, US News & World Report, 2025
#1 ranked Local Government Management graduate program, US News & World Report, 2025
#1 ranked Special Education graduate program, US News & World Report, 2025
#1 ranked Paleontology graduate program, US News & World Report, 2025
#3 ranked Speech Language Pathology graduate program, US News & World Report, 2025
#5 ranked Physical Therapy graduate program, US News & World Report, 2025
#7 ranked Public Management & Leadership graduate program, US News & World Report, 2025
#7 ranked Nursing - Midwifery graduate program, US News & World Report, 2025
#7 rank Online MBA program, US News & World Report, 2025
#8 Education graduate program, US News & World Report, 2025
#9 Petroleum Engineering graduate program, US News & World Report, 2025
#10 Legal Writing JD program, US News & World Report, 2025