Guaranteed if you meet the cutoffs
$16,000 a year · about $64,000 over 4 years
Incoming freshman with a 3.95+ GPA (weighted or unweighted). Must enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester.
$16,000 a year · about $64,000 over 4 years
Out-of-state and international freshmen with 3.95+ GPA (4.0 scale) after sixth HS semester; based on GPA alone; must enroll full-time.
$14,000 a year · about $56,000 over 4 years
Incoming freshman with a 3.85 to 3.94 GPA (weighted or unweighted). Must enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester.
$14,000 a year · about $56,000 over 4 years
Out-of-state and international freshmen with 3.85-3.94 GPA; based on GPA alone; must enroll full-time.
$12,000 a year · about $48,000 over 4 years
Out-of-state and international freshmen with 3.70-3.84 GPA; based on GPA alone; must enroll full-time.
$10,000 a year · about $40,000 over 4 years
Out-of-state and international freshmen with 3.50-3.69 GPA; based on GPA alone; must enroll full-time.
$8,000 a year · about $32,000 over 4 years
Based on GPA alone (weighted or unweighted 4.0 scale, whichever benefits student). Renewable for first bachelor's degree or 8 continuous semesters. Domestic students only per eligibility section.
$5,000 a year · about $20,000 over 4 years
Incoming freshman with a 3.95+ GPA (weighted or unweighted). Must enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester.
$5,000 a year · about $20,000 over 4 years
First-time engineering student with minimum GPA/ACT requirements (e.g., 3.50+ GPA and 25+ ACT). Must apply to Engineering by Dec 1.
$4,000 a year · about $16,000 over 4 years
Incoming freshman with a 3.85 to 3.94 GPA (weighted or unweighted). Must enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester.
$3,000 a year · about $12,000 over 4 years
Based on GPA alone (weighted or unweighted 4.0 scale, whichever benefits student). Renewable for first bachelor's degree or 8 continuous semesters. Domestic students only per eligibility section.
$2,000 a year · about $8,000 over 4 years
Based on GPA alone (weighted or unweighted 4.0 scale, whichever benefits student). Renewable for first bachelor's degree or 8 continuous semesters. Domestic students only per eligibility section.
$1,000 a year · about $4,000 over 4 years
Based on GPA alone (weighted or unweighted 4.0 scale, whichever benefits student). Renewable for first bachelor's degree or 8 continuous semesters. Domestic students only per eligibility section.
Considered when you apply for admission
$1,000 a year · about $4,000 over 4 years
Kansas students designated National Merit Finalists who select KU as first choice with National Merit Scholarship Corporation receive $1,000 addition to other merit aid.
Separate application
Full tuition and fees · about $127,000 over 4 years
Incoming international freshmen with exceptional academic records (GPA usually 3.5+). Requires separate application.
Full tuition and fees · about $47,000 over 4 years
Dependents and spouses of certain deceased/disabled public safety officers, military personnel, and POWs. Must be a Kansas resident.
$6,000 a year · about $24,000 over 4 years
Current high school senior, Kansas resident, admitted to KU, with financial need (FAFSA). Must have faced significant personal challenges. Priority to first-generation students.
Varies (Endowment funded)
Entering freshman who has experienced discrimination, bullying, and/or violence based on support for GLBTQIA+ persons. Must demonstrate commitment to inclusive environment.