Colleges Near Kansas City

Colleges and universities near me in the Kansas City, Kansas area

There are 20 colleges in Kansas City and 45 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 136,374 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kansas with a population of 145,786, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Kansas City. Driving time to these schools from Kansas City should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Kansas in Lawrence which is ranked #252 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Kansas enrolling 26,708 students. In terms of affordability, Johnson County Community College in Overland Park offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,400 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 Kansas City.
Kansas City, KS within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Haskell Indian Nations University
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Lawrence, KS

Haskell Indian Nations University

Public 4 Year

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  • 727enrollment
  • $4,246net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

29 miles from Kansas City

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University of Kansas
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Lawrence, KS

University of Kansas

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

#1 Best Value in Kansas

  • 26,708enrollment
  • $18,950net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1340SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

29 miles from Kansas City

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Pinnacle Career Institute Lawrence
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Lawrence, KS
 

Pinnacle Career Institute Lawrence

Private 2 Year

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  • 72enrollment
  • $24,548net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Kansas City

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Baker University
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Baldwin City, KS

Baker University

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 2,105enrollment
  • $23,957net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 970-1130SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

34 miles from Kansas City

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Benedictine College
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Atchison, KS
 

Benedictine College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 2,362enrollment
  • $30,067net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1360SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

37 miles from Kansas City

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Missouri Western State University
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Saint Joseph, MO
 

Missouri Western State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 4,023enrollment
  • $11,917net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

44 miles from Kansas City

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Ottawa University Ottawa
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Ottawa, KS
 

Ottawa University Ottawa

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 953enrollment
  • $26,872net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 860-1100SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

46 miles from Kansas City

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Vatterott College Saint Joseph
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Saint Joseph, MO
 

Vatterott College Saint Joseph

Private 2 Year

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  • 66enrollment
  • $18,894net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Kansas City

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Wentworth Military Academy & Junior College
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Lexington, MO
 

Wentworth Military Academy & Junior College

Private 2 Year

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  • 704enrollment
  • $19,099net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Kansas City

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Kansas City Kansas Community College and is 0.3 miles from Kansas City. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Kansas City Kansas Community College are $3,120 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Kansas City Kansas 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.