Colleges Near Waterville

Colleges and universities near me in the Waterville, Kansas area

There are 30 colleges within 100 miles of Waterville enrolling a total of 117,612 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kansas with a population of 680, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Waterville. The nearest college is Manhattan Area Technical College in Manhattan at a distance of 34.9 miles from Waterville. Driving time to these schools from Waterville should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Kansas in Lawrence which is ranked #291 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Kansas enrolling 28,406 students. In terms of affordability, Highland Community College in Highland offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,128 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 Waterville.
Waterville, KS within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

35 miles from Waterville

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Kansas State University
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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

36 miles from Waterville

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Manhattan Christian College
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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

36 miles from Waterville

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Cloud County Community College
C
Concordia, KS
 

Cloud County Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,644enrollment
  • $11,174net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 11

50 miles from Waterville

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Doane University
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D
Crete, NE

Doane University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,948enrollment
  • $26,112net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

65 miles from Waterville

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Bryan University Topeka
B
Topeka, KS
 

Bryan University Topeka

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 34enrollment
  • $19,238net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

70 miles from Waterville

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Washburn University
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W
Topeka, KS
 

Washburn University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,663enrollment
  • $12,894net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

72 miles from Waterville

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Myotherapy Institute
M
Lincoln, NE
 

Myotherapy Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10enrollment
  • $29,303net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Waterville

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Brown Mackie College Salina
B
Salina, KS
 

Brown Mackie College Salina

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 149enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Waterville

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North Central Kansas Technical College
N
Beloit, KS
 

North Central Kansas Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 957enrollment
  • $16,785net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Waterville

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Union College
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U
Lincoln, NE
 

Union College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 635enrollment
  • $23,602net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 980-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

75 miles from Waterville

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Kansas Wesleyan University
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K
Salina, KS

Kansas Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 951enrollment
  • $23,419net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

76 miles from Waterville

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BryanLGH College of Health Sciences
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B
Lincoln, NE
 

BryanLGH College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 746enrollment
  • $21,834net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Waterville

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Peru State College
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Peru, NE
 

Peru State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,638enrollment
  • $11,855net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Waterville

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Purdue Global Lincoln Campus
P
Lincoln, NE
 

Purdue Global Lincoln Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 288enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Waterville

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Highland Community College
H
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

79 miles from Waterville

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Salina Area Technical College
S
Salina, KS
 

Salina Area Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,007enrollment
  • $6,045net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Waterville

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University of Nebraska Lincoln
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N
Lincoln, NE

University of Nebraska Lincoln

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 23,986enrollment
  • $18,029net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1330SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

78 miles from Waterville

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Manhattan Area Technical College and is 34.9 miles from Waterville. 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.