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Public Research University in Lawrence, KS. Operating on a semester system.
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31K+
Total Enrollment
Research University
Institution Type
38
Housing Buildings
Life in Lawrence for University of Kansas Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Lawrence.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$1,100
Cost of Living Index
92
Student Population
25,000
City Transportation
Walkability
49
Bikeability
71
Public Transit
Lawrence Transit
Nearest Airports
Lawrence Municipal Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid subtropical
Avg Annual Temp
55.6°F
Avg Snowfall
13.4 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Dining Locations
Mrs. E's
closed
Lewis Hall, 1532 Engel Rd.
Closed March 14th-21st for spring break. Reopens March 22nd at 4:30 PM. All-you-care-to-eat dining hall.
South Dining Commons
closed
Downs Hall
All-you-care-to-eat dining hall. Hours not provided for spring break period (March 14-22).
North College Cafe
closed
GSP Hall
All-you-care-to-eat dining hall. Hours not provided for spring break period (March 14-22).
The Market
closed
Kansas Union, 1301 Jayhawk BLVD
Closed during spring break (March 14-22). Regular hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-15:00, Saturday-Sunday closed.
The Underground
closed
Wescoe Hall
Hours not provided for spring break period.
Courtside Cafe
closed
DeBruce Center
Hours not provided for spring break period. Features sustainable Better Earth bamboo fiber cutlery as of January 2026.
The Studio
open
Hashinger Hall, 1632 Engel Rd
Operating extended hours during spring break (March 14-22): 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM daily. Regular hours: 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM.
Chick-fil-A
closed
Kansas Union, 1301 Jayhawk BLVD
Closed during spring break (March 14-22). Regular hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-19:00, Saturday 10:00-18:00, Sunday closed.
Student Facilities
Watson Library
12:00-17:00 • 1425 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66045
Services: circulation, study spaces, research services
Hoch Auditoria Library
12:00-17:00 • 1301 Hoch Auditoria Drive, Lawrence, KS 66045
Services: 24-hour study facility, library services
Kenneth Spencer Research Library
Lawrence, KS
Services: research services
Spahr Library
1532 West 15th Street, Eaton Plaza, Lawrence, KS 66045
Services: reference services
Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center
10:00-15:00 • Lawrence, KS
Services: fitness equipment, recreation facilities
KU Recreation Services Facilities
10:00-15:00 • Lawrence, KS
Services: sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, field space at Shenk Sports Complex
Kansas Union
1301 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS
Services: dining, student activities
The Studio (Hashinger Hall)
09:30-20:00 • Hashinger Hall, Lawrence, KS
Services: dining
Parking and Transit
Mississippi Street Garage
garage • limited
Visitor parking available; pay hourly
Allen Fieldhouse Parking Garage
garage • limited
Hourly payment year-round
Central District Parking Garage
garage • limited
Hourly payment year-round
Lot 90 (Yellow)
surface • limited
Fills quickly; student yellow permit
Lot 300 A-D
surface • available
Alternative due to lots 92/94 closure; use Route 42
Lot 302
surface • available
Alternative due to lots 92/94 closure; use Route 42
Yellow Lots (West Campus)
surface • available
More spaces available; accessible via Route 42
Campus News
Latest updates from University of Kansas
FY 2026 Financial Plan Update
KU projects a $22.3 million deficit in Lawrence and $4 million at KU Medical Center for FY 2026 due to federal funding disruptions, lack of new state funding, rising facilities costs, and projected enrollment decline.
Read MoreUniversity Research Awards Celebration
KU will host its annual University Research Awards event to celebrate outstanding researchers.
Apr 14, 2026
Read MoreUpcoming Events
What's happening at University of Kansas
MFA THESIS EXHIBITION: Lujiang Li and Brian Mendez
E. Laurence Chalmers Hall, Edgar Heap of Birds Family Gallery
Thesis exhibition featuring works by MFA students Lujiang Li and Brian Mendez.
Grad Fair - Lawrence Campus
Kansas Union, Kansas Union Ballroom
Graduation fair for Lawrence campus students to prepare for commencement with resources and services.
Junior Days
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Kansas
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 24 of 38 known dorm and housing options.
Battenfeld
Room types: traditional
Battenfeld Scholarship Hall
Capacity: 50
Room types: traditional
Corbin Residence Hall
Capacity: 400
Room types: traditional
Douthart
Room types: traditional
Douthart Scholarship Hall
Capacity: 50
Room types: single, double
Downs Hall
Capacity: 400
Room types: traditional
Ellsworth Residence Hall
Capacity: 300
Room types: double
GSP Hall
Gertrude Sellards Pearson (GSP) Residence Hall
Capacity: 300
Room types: double
Grace Pearson
Room types: traditional
Grace Pearson Scholarship Hall
Capacity: 50
Room types: traditional, semiprivate, suites
HERE Apartments
Room types: 1-person, 2-person, 3-person
Hashinger Residence Hall
Capacity: 300
Room types: traditional
Hawker Apartments
Room types: 1-2 person bedrooms
Jayhawker Towers
Capacity: 400
Room types: 1- or 2-person bedrooms
Jayhawker Towers A
Room types: 2-person, 4-person (shared bedroom)
Jayhawker Towers D
Room types: 2-person, 4-person (shared bedroom)
K.K. Amini
K.K. Amini Scholarship Hall
Capacity: 50
Room types: traditional, semiprivate, suites
Krehbiel
Room types: traditional
Krehbiel Scholarship Hall
Capacity: 50
Room types: traditional
Lewis Residence Hall
Capacity: 400
Room types: traditional
Margaret Amini
McCarthy Apartments
Room types: 2-person
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@ku.edu
Official Website
Visit Website →Current Term: Spring 2026
Start: January 20, 2026
End: May 17, 2026
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