A total of 156 students were placed during placement in 2021.  The university is spread over 230 acres of land. There are 99 colleges affiliated to Kuvempu University , out of which there are 3 constituent colleges, 30 Government aided colleges, 65 unaided private colleges, and one college under the direct control of the University. The university is located at Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta in Karnataka. The university has secured 81st rank in the University category in NIRF 2021 Ranking.