Commemorating Yom HaShoah Across Generations
Many Hillels spent this Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, in conversation with survivors who stressed the importance of remembering the past, living with joy, and addressing injustices in the world.
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 (7.3%*)
17,856 Students
*Percent of population
17,856 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
100 Jewish Students (1.9%*)
5,373 Students
*Percent of population
5,373 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Rabbi/Jewish Educator on Campus Yes
- 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 Yes
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
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- Private/Public Public
- Acceptance Rate 93%
- U.S. Region Midwest
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $10,092
- Tuition Out-of-State $26,960
- Out-of-State/Int’l 39% / 4%
- Greek Life Yes
Campus Voices
Suzy Sostrin, KU Hillel’s Executive Director, was making coffee when I walked into KU Hillel for the first time. She immediately came over to meet me and then introduced me to the other students who were hanging out at Hillel. From that first interaction with a Hillel professional, I felt like I was enough.
Jake Niefeld, Lawrence, KS
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