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The University of Kansas
Overview
The University of Kansas / School of Nursing is located in Kansas City, KS, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Post Master Certificate (PMC) | Public health nursing | |
| Post Master Certificate (PMC) | Adult/gerontological clinical nurse specialist | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Nursing | |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Nursing | |
| Post Master Certificate (PMC) | Psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner | |
| Post Master Certificate (PMC) | Health care informatics | |
| Post Master Certificate (PMC) | Organizational leadership | |
| Post Master Certificate (PMC) | Adult/gerontological nurse practitioner | |
| Post Master Certificate (PMC) | Nurse midwife | |
| Post Master Certificate (PMC) | Health professions educator | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Nursing |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 37 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 18 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 3 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Comp Exam Required Thesis Required for some General oral exam |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test (for PhD only) Thesis Alternate accepted Comprehensive oral exam (for DNP); comprehensive written and oral exam, or three publications (for PhD) |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
87
Applied
83
Accepted
61
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | April 1st | April 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | September 1st | September 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree in nursing, minimum GPA of 3.0, 1 year of clinical experience, RN license in KS and MO | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test (for PhD only) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree in nursing, minimum GPA of 3.5, RN license in KS and MO |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Traineership |
Student Body
308
Total Graduate Students
84%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
15%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.6% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| White or Caucasian | 80% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.65% |
| Asian | 5.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.25% |
Gender
Male (9%)
Female (90%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Breastfeeding practices of teen mothers, national database of nursing quality indicators, caregiving of families of patients using technology in the home, simulation in nursing education, diaphragm fatigue |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 1,420,442 |
Location & Contact
Address
Mail Stop 2029
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66160
United States
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66160
United States