The University of Kansas is a comprehensive research and teaching university that serves as a center for learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor. Since 1909, KU has held membership in the esteemed Association of American Universities (AAU), a distinction held by only 71 distinguished public and private universities. Across its five campuses (Lawrence, Kansas City, Overland Park, Wichita, and Salina), KU enrolls nearly 30,000 students and awards over 7,000 degrees and certificates annually.
Mission Statement:
We educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that change the world.
KU Lawrence-Edwards Vision:
To be an exceptional learning community that lifts each member and advances society.
KU Medical Center Vision:
To improve lives and communities in Kansas through innovation in education, research, and health care.
University Values:
The acronym "IRISE" spells out the first letter of each of the university's five values:
- Integrity
- Respect
- Innovation
- Stewardship
- Excellence
University Metrics:
Education
- Student enrollment
- Retention rate
- Graduation rate
- Average student debt
Service
- Economic impact
- Community perception
- Service to the state
- Workplace diversity
Research
- Research Expenditures
- Recognition of Faculty Excellence
- Scholarly Activity