University of Kansas Top Questions

Some of them are, like there are alot of kids who have never had to work, but there are also alot of people from small towns that have a work ethic.

1) A lot of students ARE from Kansas because they cannot afford out-of-state tuition. However, there are students from all around the world here and are represented accordingly by a diverse number of student groups. 2) As with #2, a large portion of the study body population comes from Johnson County, but it does not by any means make up the majority. 3) Absolutely, we just won the NCAA championship!

I would generally say no. Yes, there are quite a few people from the Kansas City area, but the majority just act like any other normal student. There are certainly some exceptions, but in general everyone is very nice and friendly. I'd say it's about the same as any college.

somewhat, there are a lot of people that are from Johnson County and there are also a lot of people that obviously are not paying for much of anything they own.

I think that KU is more diverse than some people might think; I have friends with different backgrounds including international students. However, I think the majority of my friends at KU are from Kansas. As for the other stereotypes, I feel like they aren't accurate because KU academics are very good.

For the most part unfortunately but there are many who do not fit this stereotype.

No, this campus is full of very nice, friendly people.

Pretty dang close. I've lived here my whole life and when the students are in town, expect to see expensive SUVs or cars driving faster than the limit. Expect to see crowds of youngsters at the bars almost on a daily basis. KU is definitely a driving force behind this community. Business arranges itself to meld with students, alumni, and faculty. The poorer peoples tend to live at the whim of KU scholars or ex-scholars.

Like most stereotypes they are based partly in truth. There are all types of people at KU, some would be self-described hippies, but plenty of others would not. If you are looking for something new age or something from any culture or just to get a feel for the Midwest, I think KU has all of that. Different students have different goals and different dreams. On the majority I would have to admit that KU is a fairly liberal school though. Yes people do live in Kansas, but we have a lot of international students too.

Far from. I'm not even close to Johnson county. I'm not stuck up. I'm straight. And I know lots of ppl who are. We do have our bball. Allenfieldhouse is awesome. We hate MU and KSU, but honestly I don't. It's not that big of deal to most of us. There are alot of Rich stuck up kids but thats like saying everyone on Kstate is a farm kid. If that was true I would be there. Stereotypes are dumb. People need to step out of the box of what they know and see what else there is. It's that extra insight that makes everything worth it.

While this stereotype doesn't hold true for everyone at KU, there are a number of students who fit this description. Many students at KU tend to be a little more cold than those at other schools, such as KSU. Interestingly, just looking at dorms alone, those who live in the nice dorms tend to be more standoffish than those who live in the bad dorms. McCollum is an incredibly outdated, mold-infested, disgusting dorm. However, those who live in McCollum tend to have a closer bond and then to be more friendly than those who live in some of the other dorms. The same is true for Oliver. Naismith is the epitome of snob-esque people.

There are plenty of people who do party, and then there are plenty who don't. KU is such a huge school that's it's really hard to pin anyone. And yes, I think KU is probably a little more liberal than other state universities in Kansas. A large portion of people are from the Johnson county area, which is pretty affluent, so that plays a part. But there's both liberal and conservative student groups on campus to get involved in.

Those stereotypes are pretty accurate. Lawrence is the most liberal city in Kansas, therefore KU is in the heart of diversity and acceptance. As far as instate Kansas Tuition is concerned, KU is probably one of the more (maybe the most) expensive undergrad in KS. But I totally think it's worth it here, I love it.

Generally, the students are not stuck up, although I have found that a lot of students do come from money. They won't treat you badly because of it. Unless you flaunt that you come from a family without money, no one will ever know and they treat you the same as everyone else. Every now and then you'll run into someone who thinks they are amazing because they drive a really nice car (as many students here do) or have the latest fashions, but I don't encounter them very often. Everyone is accepting. KU is actually liberal in comparison to the rest of the state, but I wouldn't say that it's outrageously liberal. There are still conservative students here who are active and no one really cares.

While this is true for some, it isn't true for everyone. There's almost a 50/50 split.

Not in my opinion. There are many people that know how to balance how to be a college student. They study hard and they party too. It's just a matter of finding that balance. Just because KU lets anyone in doesn't mean that I haven't had great classes. There are ways around taking the 600 person classes and make friends with your adviser so that they can tell you all of these secrets.

Some people are stuck-up, some are liberal, I wouldn't consider KU an especially liberal campus from a national point of view.

These stereotypes are definitely false. KU is an excellent university that provides degrees in a myriad of areas. The faculty is some of the best in the nation and the facilities, be they libraries, lecture halls, or recreational complexes, are top notch.

for the most part, but i don't really think there are stereotypes at KU.

Basketball is a great part of the total scene at KU, but it isn't the only thing KU has going for them. KU has a great, building football team, a dance team and a debate team that both placed second nationally this year, among many other things.