Colleges Near Westwood

Colleges and universities near me in the Westwood, Kansas area

There are 43 colleges within 50 miles of Westwood enrolling a total of 132,816 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kansas with a population of 1,506, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Westwood. The nearest college is Kansas City Art Institute in Kansas City at a distance of 1.8 miles from Westwood. Driving time to these schools from Westwood should be less than 1 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, 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 Westwood.
Westwood, KS within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

43 results

Haskell Indian Nations University
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Lawrence, KS

Haskell Indian Nations University

Public 4 Year

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  • 878enrollment
  • $4,537net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

34 miles from Westwood

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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

  • 28,406enrollment
  • $18,322net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1290SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

34 miles from Westwood

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Baker University
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Baldwin City, KS

Baker University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,945enrollment
  • $23,410net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 970-1130SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

36 miles from Westwood

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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

35 miles from Westwood

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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

41 miles from Westwood

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Benedictine College
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Atchison, KS
 

Benedictine College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 2,465enrollment
  • $28,451net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1117-1310SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

45 miles from Westwood

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Ottawa University Ottawa
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Ottawa, KS
 

Ottawa University Ottawa

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,055enrollment
  • $28,126net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 880-1140SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

46 miles from Westwood

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley and is 2.4 miles from Westwood. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley are $4,710 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley 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.