Colleges Near Hays

Colleges and universities near me in the Hays, Kansas area

There 57 colleges within 200 miles enrolling a total of 172,951 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kansas with a population of 20,510, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Hays. Driving time to these schools from Hays should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Nebraska Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska which is ranked #306 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Nebraska Lincoln enrolling 23,805 students. In terms of affordability, Dodge City Community College in Dodge City offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,410 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Hays.
Hays, KS within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Bethel College North Newton
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North Newton, KS

Bethel College North Newton

Private 4 Year

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  • 497enrollment
  • $24,630net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 860-1090SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

121 miles from Hays

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Tabor College
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Hillsboro, KS

Tabor College

Private 4 Year

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  • 637enrollment
  • $21,080net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 830-1100SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

120 miles from Hays

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University of Nebraska at Kearney
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Kearney, NE

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 6,041enrollment
  • $16,564net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

126 miles from Hays

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Hastings College
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Hastings, NE
 

Hastings College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 936enrollment
  • $22,128net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

128 miles from Hays

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Northwest Kansas Technical College
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Goodland, KS

Northwest Kansas Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 666enrollment
  • $12,402net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

132 miles from Hays

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Friends University
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Wichita, KS
 

Friends University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,724enrollment
  • $23,720net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 950-1181SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

135 miles from Hays

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Newman University
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Wichita, KS
 

Newman University

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,848enrollment
  • $18,792net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

134 miles from Hays

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Wichita State University
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Wichita, KS

Wichita State University

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in Kansas

  • 16,216enrollment
  • $13,553net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 953-1260SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

136 miles from Hays

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Wichita Area Technical College
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Wichita, KS
 

Wichita Area Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,021enrollment
  • $9,211net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

138 miles from Hays

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Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
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Curtis, NE
 

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

Public 2 Year

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  • 303enrollment
  • $13,217net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

137 miles from Hays

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Vatterott College Wichita
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Wichita, KS
 

Vatterott College Wichita

Private 2 Year

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  • 46enrollment
  • $19,357net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

137 miles from Hays

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University of Phoenix Wichita Campus
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Wichita, Kansas
 

University of Phoenix Wichita Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 148enrollment
  • $19,278net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

138 miles from Hays

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National American University Wichita
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Wichita, KS
 

National American University Wichita

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 95enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

138 miles from Hays

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Manhattan Area Technical College
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Manhattan, KS
 

Manhattan Area Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 909enrollment
  • $11,659net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

147 miles from Hays

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Kansas State University
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Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 19,722enrollment
  • $18,855net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

149 miles from Hays

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Central Community College
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Grand Island, NE
 

Central Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,519enrollment
  • $7,740net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

148 miles from Hays

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Manhattan Christian College
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Manhattan, KS
 

Manhattan Christian College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 132enrollment
  • $22,675net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

149 miles from Hays

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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Alva, OK
 

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 1,852enrollment
  • $10,448net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 830-1070SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

148 miles from Hays

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Barton County Community College and is 45.8 miles from Hays. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Barton County Community College are $3,616 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Barton County Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.