Department of American Studies

Overview

The University of Kansas / Department of American Studies is located in Lawrence, KS, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Urban Planning/Master of Arts (MUP/MA)
Master of Arts (MA)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	2
Other Advanced Degrees	1

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

18

Applied

7

Accepted

4

Enrolled

Applying

65

Application Fee - Domestic

85

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	December 1st	December 1st	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Resume, statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate study completed, writing sample
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Resume, statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate study completed, writing sample
Additional Entrance Requirements	Resume, statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate study completed, writing sample

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	December 1
Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

34

Total Graduate Students

8%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.82%
Black or African American	17.65%
White or Caucasian	55%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2.94%
Unknown	5.88%

Gender

Male (35%)

Female (64%)

Location & Contact

Address 213 Bailey Hall
1440 Jayhawk Boulevard
Lawrence, KS  66045
United States

Contact Margaret Kelley
Director of Graduate Studies
Email: mskelley@ku.edu
Phone: 785-864-6927

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