Colleges Near Hays

Colleges and universities near me in the Hays, Kansas area

There 57 colleges within 200 miles enrolling a total of 175,024 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 #318 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Nebraska Lincoln enrolling 23,986 students. In terms of affordability, Dodge City Community College in Dodge City offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,800 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.


57 results

Bethel College North Newton
B
North Newton, KS

Bethel College North Newton

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 502enrollment
  • $24,879net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 860-1090SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

121 miles from Hays

Tabor College
T
Hillsboro, KS

Tabor College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 664enrollment
  • $19,998net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 830-1130SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

120 miles from Hays

University of Nebraska at Kearney
N
Kearney, NE

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 6,017enrollment
  • $16,249net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 970-1150SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

126 miles from Hays

Hastings College
H
Hastings, NE
 

Hastings College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,011enrollment
  • $21,821net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

128 miles from Hays

Northwest Kansas Technical College
N
Goodland, KS

Northwest Kansas Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 725enrollment
  • $13,884net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

132 miles from Hays

Friends University
F
Wichita, KS
 

Friends University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,927enrollment
  • $22,579net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 915-1090SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

135 miles from Hays

Newman University
N
Wichita, KS
 

Newman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,787enrollment
  • $19,315net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

134 miles from Hays

Wichita State University
W
Wichita, KS

Wichita State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Kansas

  • 16,741enrollment
  • $14,184net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 970-1250SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

136 miles from Hays

Wichita Area Technical College
W
Wichita, KS
 

Wichita Area Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,655enrollment
  • $10,356net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

138 miles from Hays

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
N
Curtis, NE
 

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 259enrollment
  • $13,757net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

137 miles from Hays

Vatterott College Wichita
V
Wichita, KS
 

Vatterott College Wichita

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

137 miles from Hays

University of Phoenix Wichita Campus
P
Wichita, Kansas
 

University of Phoenix Wichita Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

138 miles from Hays

National American University Wichita
N
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

Manhattan Area Technical College
M
Manhattan, KS
 

Manhattan Area Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 968enrollment
  • $10,724net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

147 miles from Hays

Kansas State University
K
Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Kansas

  • 19,745enrollment
  • $18,745net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

149 miles from Hays

Central Community College
C
Grand Island, NE
 

Central Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,862enrollment
  • $7,317net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

148 miles from Hays

Manhattan Christian College
M
Manhattan, KS
 

Manhattan Christian College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 145enrollment
  • $23,523net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

149 miles from Hays

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
N
Alva, OK
 

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 1,929enrollment
  • $12,067net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 868-1090SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

148 miles from Hays

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 $3,904 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.