Colleges Near Lawrence

Colleges and universities near me in the Lawrence, Kansas area

There are 3 colleges in Lawrence and 43 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 133,492 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kansas with a population of 87,643, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Lawrence. Driving time to these schools from Lawrence should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Kansas 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 Lawrence.
Lawrence, KS within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

43 results

Metropolitan Community College Longview
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Lees Summit, MO
 

Metropolitan Community College Longview

Public 2 Year

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  • 12,872enrollment
  • $7,009net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Lawrence

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Metropolitan Community College Maple Woods
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Kansas City, Missouri
 

Metropolitan Community College Maple Woods

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,332enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Lawrence

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Vatterott College Kansas City
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Kansas City, MO
 

Vatterott College Kansas City

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 260enrollment
  • $19,291net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Lawrence

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Metropolitan Community College Business & Technology
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Kansas City, Missouri
 

Metropolitan Community College Business & Technology

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 852enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Lawrence

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National American University Lee's Summit
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Lee Summit, MO
 

National American University Lee's Summit

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 154enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Lawrence

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William Jewell College
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Liberty, MO

William Jewell College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 853enrollment
  • $20,108net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1130SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

50 miles from Lawrence

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National American University Independence
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Independence, MO
 

National American University Independence

Private 4 Year

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  • 83enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Lawrence

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Johnson County Community College and is 28.7 miles from Lawrence. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Johnson County Community College are $2,328 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Johnson 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.