Colleges Near Shawnee

Colleges and universities near me in the Shawnee, Kansas area

There 43 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 137,041 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kansas with a population of 62,209, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Shawnee. Driving time to these schools from Shawnee 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 Shawnee.
Shawnee, KS within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

25 miles from Shawnee

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Metropolitan Community College Blue River
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Independence, Missouri
 

Metropolitan Community College Blue River

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,583enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from Shawnee

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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

26 miles from Shawnee

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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

26 miles from Shawnee

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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

38 miles from Shawnee

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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

42 miles from Shawnee

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Washburn University
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Topeka, KS
 

Washburn University

Public 4 Year

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  • 5,460enrollment
  • $12,473net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

48 miles from Shawnee

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Johnson County Community College and is 7.6 miles from Shawnee. 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.