How the University of Kansas supports Kansans

As the Kansas flagship university, KU benefits the entire state. Our research, services, education, and alumni strengthen the state’s economy, workforce, quality of life, health care, and much more.

Explore the map below to learn how KU is making a difference throughout the state. Try clicking on a county to see specific information about KU’s activity there, such as how many alumni call that county home or how many local wells are used by KU to monitor Kansas’ groundwater levels. Or choose a region* from the dropdown menu to get a snapshot of KU’s influence in a broader area.

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KU’s Impact On

The State of Kansas

* The five regions represented in this data are those defined by the KansasWorks State Board. Visit KSWorksStateBoard.org for more information.

  1. 1 Typically for-credit students are pursuing a degree or academic certificate. Source: KU AIRE
  2. 2 This includes Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center registrants, Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institude registrants, Jayhawk Continuing Education registrants, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute registrants.
  3. 3 Source: KU Alumni Association
  4. 4 Source: KU Institute for Research on Innovation & Science
  5. 5 Source: Kansas Geological Survey

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Highlights: How KU Serves Kansas

$78.9M
Money spent in Kansas on research-related goods and services in FY23
4,372
Kansas jobs supported by externally funded KU research in FY23
105
Counties that receive medical outreach from the KU Medical Center
51
Active startup companies based on KU research, with more than half based in Kansas
$199.8M
Student financial aid awarded to Kansans in FY23