Colleges Near Topeka

Colleges and universities near me in the Topeka, Kansas area

There are 2 colleges in Topeka and 59 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 179,140 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kansas with a population of 127,473, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Topeka. Driving time to these schools from Topeka should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Missouri Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri which is ranked #281 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Kansas enrolling 28,406 students. In terms of affordability, Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,860 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 Topeka.
Topeka, KS within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Johnson County Community College
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Overland Park, KS
 

Johnson County Community College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 17,121enrollment
  • $13,949net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

52 miles from Topeka

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National American University Overland Park
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Overland Park, KS
 

National American University Overland Park

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 254enrollment
  • $19,115net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

54 miles from Topeka

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Donnelly College
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Kansas City, KS
 

Donnelly College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 349enrollment
  • $14,923net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

56 miles from Topeka

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Kansas Christian College
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Overland Park, KS
 

Kansas Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 143enrollment
  • $15,996net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

55 miles from Topeka

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Cleveland Chiropractic College
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Overland Park, KS
 

Cleveland Chiropractic College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 588enrollment
  • $30,243net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

55 miles from Topeka

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Park University
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Parkville, MO
 

Park University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,634enrollment
  • $15,637net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

56 miles from Topeka

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Wright Career College
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Overland Park, Kansas
 

Wright Career College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 872enrollment
  • $13,915net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

57 miles from Topeka

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Grantham University
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Kansas City, KS
 

Grantham University

Private 4 Year

7 reviews

 

  • 3,742enrollment
  • $9,186net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

57 miles from Topeka

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Pinnacle Career Institute North Kansas City
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Kansas City, MO
 

Pinnacle Career Institute North Kansas City

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

57 miles from Topeka

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Avila University
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Kansas City, MO
 

Avila University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,733enrollment
  • $17,482net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 800-1000SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

60 miles from Topeka

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DeVry University Missouri
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Kansas City, Missouri
 

DeVry University Missouri

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,688enrollment
  • -net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Topeka

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Highland Community College
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Highland, KS
 

Highland Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,182enrollment
  • $9,980net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

61 miles from Topeka

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Pinnacle Career Institute South Kansas City
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Kansas City, MO
 

Pinnacle Career Institute South Kansas City

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 488enrollment
  • $18,170net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

60 miles from Topeka

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Kansas City Art Institute
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Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Art Institute

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 789enrollment
  • $30,142net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

60 miles from Topeka

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University of Missouri Kansas City
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Kansas City, MO

University of Missouri Kansas City

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 15,277enrollment
  • $14,201net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1540SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

60 miles from Topeka

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Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley
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Kansas City, Missouri
 

Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,409enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

59 miles from Topeka

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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
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Kansas City, MO
 

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,840enrollment
  • $25,380net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

61 miles from Topeka

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Research College of Nursing
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Kansas City, MO
 

Research College of Nursing

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 303enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

61 miles from Topeka

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Manhattan Area Technical College and is 50.6 miles from Topeka. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Manhattan Area Technical College are $9,276 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Manhattan Area Technical 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.