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Public Research University in Lawrence, KS. Operating on a semester system.

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Lawrence, KS
31K+ students
@ku.edu

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.

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University Research Awards Celebration

KU will host its annual University Research Awards event to celebrate outstanding researchers.

Apr 14, 2026

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Upcoming 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

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Current Term: Spring 2026

Start: January 20, 2026

End: May 17, 2026

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