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Transfer: 1477 transfer students enrolled in 1997-98. For entrance to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, transfer students must have at least 24 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and have completed English Composition I and II and college algebra. These criteria vary widely according to the schools, some of which may also consider the ACT score and course work. 30 credits of 124 must be completed at KU.
Visiting: There are regularly scheduled orientations for prospective students, consisting of a summer orientation program that includes a 1-day campus visit. There are guides for informal visits and visitors may sit in on classes and stay overnight. To schedule a visit, contact the Of¬fice of New Student Orientation or the Office of Admissions.
Financial Aid: In 1997-98, 33% of all freshmen and 31% of continu¬ing students received some form of financial aid. 33% of freshmen and 31% of continuing students received need-based aid. The average fresh¬man award was $4117. 15% of undergraduates work part time. Aver¬age annual earnings from campus work are $2000. The average finan¬cial indebtedness of the 1997 graduate was $13,782. KU is a member of CSS. The FAFSA is required. The fall application deadline is March 1.
International Students: There are 549 international students en¬rolled. The school actively recruits these students. They must take the TOEFL and the college’s own test. Students are tested upon arrival at KU; a high TOEFL score may be accepted in place of the university test.
Computers: The mainframe is an Amdahl 5890/300E. There are hundreds of terminals around the campus in labs and at the computer center. Many PCs are also available campuswide. All students may ac¬cess the system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are no time limits and no fees.
Graduates: In 1997, 3464 bachelor’s degrees were awarded. The most popular majors were business (10%). biological sciences (8%), and journalism (7%), In an average class, 24% graduate in 4 years, 50% in 5 years, and 56% in 6 years.
Admissions Contact: Alan Cerveny, Director of Admissions.
E-mail: be.a.jayhawk@st37.eds.ukans.edu.
Web: www.ukans.edu
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