University Name
University of Kansas
University Website
http://www.ku.edu/
Petroleum Engineering Department Name
Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering
Department Website
http://cpe.engr.ku.edu/
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The University of Kansas was founded in 1854 and currently has a student body representing all 50 states in the country, as well as over 104 countries around the world. It is also ranked number one in the top nine public universities with a study abroad program, and its graduate program is ranked number 46 by U.S. News & World Report.
The university offers nearly 190 degrees of study and has five campuses spread throughout the state. It also has the distinction of having more Rhodes Scholars than all other colleges or universities in the state of Kansas combined. The University of Kansas also provides an online learning platform that provides students access to a variety of courses as well as certain degrees in defined disciplines.
The Petroleum Engineering department offers Bachelors & Masters of Science degrees with both thesis and non thesis options, as well as Doctoral degrees in Petroleum Engineering. The program at this department focuses primarily on reservoir engineering with the goal of improving the output of oil & gas fields so that production can be maximized. Additionally, a large part of the course instruction incorporates field trips to actual sites to gain expertise and better practical understanding of the mechanics of petroleum engineering.
The undergraduate degree also offers a “Capstone” project at the end of the degree where students can work collaboratively to analyze a current oil & gas field and present their results to the company which owns the field. This is a unique opportunity to present expertise and possibly firm up career prospects with future employers. Additionally, the department offers a number of scholarship opportunities to aspiring students based on educational performance.
Key Stats
- Student population: 27,259
- Student/faculty ratio: 16 to 1
- Retention rate: 80%
- Graduation rate: 61%
University of Kansas Petroleum Engineering Degrees Awarded
| Degrees Awarded | 2012/13 | 2014/15 | 2015/16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 20 | 27 | 48 |
| Master's | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Doctoral | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Estimated Tuition Costs and Living Expenses for the 2016-2017 Academic Year
Kansas is mid-level in terms of expense.
| Estimated Expenses | 12-13 | 13-14 | 14-15 | 15-16 | 16-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - In-state | $9,678 | $10,107 | $10,448 | $10,825 | $11,455 |
| - Out-of-state | $23,748 | $24,873 | $25,731 | $26,659 | $28,239 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $950 | $1,040 | $1,080 |
| On Campus | |||||
| - Room and Board | $8,186 | $8,852 | $9,138 | $9,176 | $9,610 |
| - Other | $3,498 | $3,568 | $3,586 | $3,076 | $3,070 |
| Off Campus | |||||
| - Room and Board | $8,186 | $8,852 | $9,138 | $9,176 | $9,610 |
| - Other | $3,498 | $3,568 | $3,586 | $3,076 | $3,070 |
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University Location
1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66045Source: Institute of Education Sciences (IES)
