Explore University of Kansas Hillel

KU Hillel transforms hundreds of lives every year. With our innovative and strategic approach to Jewish campus life, KU Hillel has emerged as one of the most respected Hillels in the country and one of the most effective organizations in the Kansas City Jewish community. We connect Jewish students to each other and provide a multitude of opportunities to connect to Jewish life. We create a Jewish community for students on campus and instill a sense of Jewish peoplehood that lasts a lifetime. We are inspiring the next generation of Jewish leadership.

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,300 Jewish Students (7.2%*)
18,009 Students
*Percent of population

Graduate Enrollment

100 Jewish Students (1.9%*)
5,166 Students
*Percent of population

Jewish Experience

  • Served by Hillel Yes
  • Religious Services Available Yes
  • Rabbi/Jewish Educator on Campus No
  • Kosher Food Available Yes
  • Birthright Israel Participation Yes
  • Alt Break Participation No
  • Jewish Studies Offered Yes
  • Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor, Major, Certificate
  • Study Abroad in Israel University sponsored program, University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
  • Israel Fellow No

Kosher Dining

Kosher Lunches on Campus: Hot Kosher Hot Dogs and Pastrami Sandwiches on Rye are offered every Monday and Tuesday, 11-2 at The Market Place on the 3rd Floor of the Kansas Union. Kosher Dinner is served every Monday evening at dining hall on Daisy Hill, from 5:00-6:30pm. Kosher Korner at Allen Fieldhouse (in partnership with Centerplate): A full service Kosher concession stand is operational during all KU Basketball home weekday games.

Options: University meal plan-no extra cost;Meals available on shabbat/holidays only;Kosher food available nearby

Additional Campus Information

  • Private/Public Public
  • Acceptance Rate 93%
  • U.S. Region Midwest
  • Commuter/Residential Residential
  • Tuition In-State $10,596
  • Tuition Out-of-State $28,308
  • Out-of-State/Int’l 38% / 4%
  • Greek Life Yes

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Hillel International professionals travel all over the U.S. and the world to interact with Jewish students; visiting campus Hillels, staffing Birthright Israel trips, and running immersive experiences throughout the summer. On this particular trip to Israel, Hillel International staff members attended a unique event that brought together 5,000 Jewish American high school students who were […]

Trips & Experiences

Birthright Israel

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1101 Indiana St
Lawrence KS 66061 US
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785-749-5397
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