University of Kansas
Investment & Impact
How much does University of Kansas spend on women's tennis?
University of Kansas reported $1,668,736 in total women's tennis expenses in the 2025 EADA survey, ranking #18 of 1141 women's tennis programs nationally. Figures are school-reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does University of Kansas offer athletic scholarships for women's athletes?
In the 2025 EADA survey, University of Kansas's athletically related student aid averaged about $26,319 per women's athlete across all women's sports. Aid is reported at the school level, not per team.
How much does University of Kansas spend on recruiting women's athletes?
University of Kansas reported $661,402 in total recruiting expenses for women's teams in the 2025 EADA survey (school-wide, all women's sports).
Public DOE EADA filing, 2025 survey · figures are school-reported
How big is the University of Kansas women's tennis roster?
University of Kansas listed 7 players on its women's tennis roster in its 2025 filing, 22% below the NCAA Division I median of 9.
University of Kansas's women's tennis roster is smaller than it was: 7 players in 2025, down from 8 in 2020.
A smaller squad usually means each recruit is closer to the lineup, and one injury or transfer changes the team's season more.
| Survey year | Players | Coaches |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | 2 |
| 2021 | 8 | 2 |
| 2022 | 9 | 3 |
| 2023 | 11 | 3 |
| 2024 | 8 | 3 |
| 2025 | 7 | 3 |
How many coaches does University of Kansas women's tennis have?
University of Kansas lists 1 head coach and 2 assistants for women's tennis, which works out to about 2.3 players per coach, well below the NCAA Division I median of 4, by 42%.
Fewer players per coach generally means more individual court time with a coach during practice.
What does University of Kansas spend on women's tennis?
University of Kansas reported $1,668,736 in total women's tennis expenses for 2025, 209% above the NCAA Division I median of $539,981.
Day-to-day operating spending on the women's team came to about $49,475 per player in 2025, well above the NCAA Division I median of $10,243, by 383%.
Recruiting spending, which EADA reports for all women's sports at the school together rather than for tennis alone, was about $2,414 per female athlete in 2025, well above the NCAA Division I median of $1,044, by 131%.
Total women's tennis expenses rose 34% between 2020 and 2025, from $1,249,342 to $1,668,736.
Programs at this level may award athletic scholarships, usually as partial awards spread across the roster in tennis.
What is University of Kansas like academically?
University of Kansas is a large public university offering graduate degrees that admits 93% of applicants, open to most applicants by national standards, where the median college admits 78%.
Admitted students' SAT scores average 1190, so a solid but not exceptional academic record fits the typical admit.
The full cost of attendance is around $26,751 a year, close to the national median of $25,497, but the average family paid about $18,059 after grants and scholarships, in the above the median nationally, so aid covers roughly 32% of the sticker price on average.
Tuition is $12,102 for KS residents and $30,432 for out-of-state students, a difference that matters when an athletic scholarship covers a fixed share.
69% of students finish their degree within six years, in the top quarter of colleges nationally and 86% of first-year students return for a second year.
Ten years after enrolling, former students earn a median of $61,945, among the top quarter of colleges.
What can you study at University of Kansas?
Business, Management & Marketing is the largest field at 21% of degrees, followed by Engineering (9%) and Health Professions (9%).
The bachelor's degree programs below awarded the most degrees in the most recent College Scorecard field-of-study data; a recruit should ask the coach how practice and travel fit around a specific major’s lab or clinical hours.
- Psychology, General (281 degrees)
- Journalism (217 degrees)
- Finance and Financial Management Services (209 degrees)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (196 degrees)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness (193 degrees)
- Marketing (178 degrees)
- Accounting and Related Services (173 degrees)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (143 degrees)
- Business/Commerce, General (140 degrees)
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (130 degrees)
What is Lawrence, KS like to live in?
University of Kansas sits in Lawrence, a small city of about 95,000 people in Douglas County, Kansas.
Household incomes in Lawrence, a median of about $62,838, sit below the Kansas median and likewise below the national one, 20% lower than the country as a whole.
Housing costs more here than in most of Kansas: a typical home is valued around $269,500, 32% above the state median and rents are typical for the state, about $1,054 a month.
Getting around is quick: the average commute is 20 minutes against a national average near 27, and most people drive.
It reads as a college town: 20% of residents are 20 to 24, roughly 3.1 times the national share, and the median age of 29 is younger than the country's 39.
55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, more than the Kansas average of 35%.
What other teams does University of Kansas field?
This is the only University of Kansas team with a public profile here so far.
Program Info
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Big 12 Conference |
| Sport | Women's Tennis |
| Location | Lawrence, KS |
| Enrollment | 21,217 |
| Type | public |
| Highest degree | Graduate |
The University of Kansas is a major public research university located in Lawrence, Kansas, a college town of roughly mid-sized population in the northeastern part of the state, situated between Kansas City and the state capital of Topeka. KU’s main campus sits atop and around Mount Oread, giving it a hilltop setting with sweeping views, historic limestone buildings, and a walkable, distinctly collegiate feel. Lawrence itself is known for its lively downtown along Massachusetts Street, a strong arts and music scene, and a community culture organized around the university and its athletics. The combination of a large, comprehensive academic institution and a welcoming Midwestern college town makes Lawrence a recognizable destination for student-athletes seeking both a competitive Division I environment and a true campus-town experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What division is University of Kansas tennis?
- University of Kansas Women’s Tennis competes in NCAA Division I, the highest level of intercollegiate athletics in the United States. The program is a member of the Big 12 Conference.
- What conference does University of Kansas play in?
- The University of Kansas competes in the Big 12 Conference, a Power-conference league that features many of the country’s top NCAA Division I athletic programs. Women’s Tennis competes against fellow Big 12 members during conference play.
- Where is the University of Kansas located?
- The University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, Kansas, a college town in the northeastern part of the state positioned between Kansas City and Topeka. Its main campus sits on and around Mount Oread, near downtown Lawrence.
- How do I get recruited for college tennis at the Division I level?
- To get recruited for NCAA Division I tennis, build a clear recruiting profile that includes your competitive results, playing experience, video, and self-reported academic information, then share it with programs you are targeting. On Level Field Combine, creating and maintaining an up-to-date profile is how you make your information available to programs like University of Kansas Women’s Tennis.
- What is the difference between NCAA Division I and other divisions?
- NCAA Division I is generally the most competitive level of college athletics, with the largest programs, the most demanding training and competition schedules, and the deepest athletic resources. Divisions II and III also offer strong tennis but typically differ in scholarship structure, schedule intensity, and program scale. The University of Kansas competes at the Division I level.
- How can I get on the University of Kansas Women’s Tennis program’s radar?
- The most effective first step is to present an accurate, complete recruiting profile that highlights your tennis results, level of play, and self-reported academics. Maintaining your profile on Level Field Combine makes your information discoverable so that Division I programs in the Big 12, such as University of Kansas Women’s Tennis, can learn about prospective recruits.
- Does University of Kansas have a women's tennis team?
- Yes. University of Kansas fields a NCAA Division I women's tennis team in the Big 12 Conference and reported 7 players in its 2025 Equity in Athletics filing.
- What division is University of Kansas women's tennis?
- University of Kansas competes in NCAA Division I in the Big 12 Conference. Programs at this level may award athletic scholarships, usually as partial awards spread across the roster in tennis.
- How does the University of Kansas women's tennis roster compare with other NCAA Division I programs?
- With 7 players in 2025, University of Kansas is 22% below the NCAA Division I median of 9, based on 305 NCAA Division I programs that reported women's tennis that year.
- How many coaches does the University of Kansas women's tennis team have?
- 3 on the 2025 filing (1 head, 2 assistant), about 2.3 players per coach, 42% below the NCAA Division I median of 4.
- How much does it cost to attend University of Kansas?
- The College Scorecard lists an average cost of attendance of $26,751 a year, and an average net price of $18,059 after grants and scholarships. Athletic aid, where the division allows it, comes on top of that and varies by recruit.
- Where is University of Kansas?
- University of Kansas is in Lawrence, KS, in the Plains region, in what the Department of Education classes as a city.
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