Explore University of Kansas Hillel

KU Hillel is the destination for all Jewish students at the University of Kansas. Serving close to 1,000 students every year, KU Hillel believes in empowering student-led community, developing leaders for the future, and creating a sense of belonging on campus.

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,300 Jewish Students (6.1%*)
21,217 Students
*Percent of population

Graduate Enrollment

100 Jewish Students (1.3%*)
7,707 Students
*Percent of population

Jewish Experience Through Hillel

At KU Hillel you can experience Jewish Joy by building your community through daily programming, taking part in resume-worthy leadership and internship opportunities, and through mentorship and support from our team. Expand your knowledge with Jewish learning, or travel to Israel with KU Hillel. You belong at KU Hillel!

  • Served by Hillel Yes
  • Religious Services Available Yes
  • Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
  • Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
  • Kosher Food Available Yes
  • Birthright Israel Participation Yes
  • Alt Break Participation No
  • Israel Fellow No
  • JLIC Educator No

Campus Climate for Jewish Students

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

Wellness, Inclusion, and Activism

KU Hillel offers free private therapy sessions with our licensed therapist, provided in partnership with Jewish Family Services KC.

Additional Campus Information

  • 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
  • Private/Public Public
  • Acceptance Rate 93%
  • U.S. Region Midwest
  • Commuter/Residential Residential
  • Tuition In-State $10,968
  • Tuition Out-of-State $29,298
  • Out-of-State/Int’l 43% / 3%
  • 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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1121 Indiana St, Suite C
Lawrence KS 66044 US
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785-749-5397
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