University of Kansas Edwards Campus

Specialties

The University of Kansas Edwards Campus is an institution of higher education, located in Overland Park, Kan., that offers a variety of undergraduate degree-​completion and graduate programs. A branch campus of the University of Kansas, the 20-​year-​old Edwards Campus sits on 30 acres and consists of four buildings. Features of the campus include convenient and free parking, WiFi, computer labs, a full-​service library, and on-​site writing center and stats tutoring.

The mission of the KU Edwards Campus is to serve the workforce, economic and community development needs of the region by bringing high-​quality academic programs, research and public service of the University of Kansas to the greater Kansas City community. In accordance with this mission, the campus strives to cater to the adult learner and design programs to fit the lifestyles of working adults. KU Edwards has late afternoon and evening classes available to help students balance the responsibilities of work and family.

History

Established in 1992.

As a branch campus of the University of Kansas, courses at the Edwards Campus earn the same credit as those taught on the main campus with students earning KU degrees. Because KU enjoys a national and international reputation, KU Edwards students can be sure their hard work will earn them the respect of current and potential employers no matter where their careers take them.