University of Kansas Top Questions

Is the stereotype of students at University of Kansas accurate?

Ryan

To an extent. KU has a diverse population and although a lot of students party often, there are many who do not. I also know a fair amount of conservative students here.

Jesse

There are plenty of people who party often, and plenty who don't party at all. KU has a diverse student population, so its hard to generalize everyone. I would say that there are a lot of liberal students here, but I've met a fair amount of conservatives as well.

Alaina

I think in a way the stereotypes are accurate but not really. I think that KU is a more liberal campus but not everyone is totally liberal either. I think it offers a more laid back feel to the campus which is good since college can be so stressful as it is that most people don't want to feel like they are being judged or watched all the time. As for partying, all colleges have people that go out and like to have a good time, I don't agree with this stereotype. I feel like everyone I know that applied to KU did get accepted and not everyone I know worked that hard or did that well in high school, so it may be that KU is really easy to get in to but I also feel like people that belong here will succeed and people that can't keep up with the class work/load won't and that is what should determine whether their acceptance at the university was just or not.

Xavier

Well there are a lot of hippies in the City of Lawrence and at KU but not every student is a pot smoking Grateful Dead fan. On the contrary we do have a very cool party scene, especially when Basketball season is rolling at its peak!

Andy

Though more often than not there is an exception to the rule, I would say yes the stereotypes are accurate. Each of the groups has a set of stereotypes. The reason they continue to persist is in part a lack of understanding of the individuals within each group by those outside the group. The other reason they persist is because that the stereotypes are very general and difficult to disprove.

Megan

They are for some people but it depends what your goals in life are and whether or not you're willing to compromise them for a little fun. Some of the people who attend KU are rich but they do not flaunt it usually and are very nice.

Sarah

no, just because we don't protest gays or commit gay hate crimes doesn't mean we support gays.

Amara

NO.

Torry

Not all are accurate, but KU is more liberal than other universities in the Midwest.

Brittany

For the most part!! However, I know plenty of conservatives here.