Colleges Near Independence

Colleges and universities near me in the Independence, Missouri area

There are 2 colleges in Independence and 42 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 140,607 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Missouri with a population of 116,830, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Independence. Driving time to these schools from Independence should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Kansas in Lawrence, 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 Independence.
Independence, MO within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Metropolitan Community College Blue River
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Independence, Missouri
 

Metropolitan Community College Blue River

Public 2 Year

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

1 miles from Independence

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National American University Independence
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Independence, MO
 

National American University Independence

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

2 miles from Independence

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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

7 miles from Independence

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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

9 miles from Independence

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National American University Zona Rosa
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Kansas City, MO
 

National American University Zona Rosa

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

11 miles from Independence

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Kansas City Art Institute
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Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Art Institute

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 738enrollment
  • $29,373net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

13 miles from Independence

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Metropolitan Community College Longview
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Lees Summit, MO
 

Metropolitan Community College Longview

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

13 miles from Independence

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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

  • 15,703enrollment
  • $14,739net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1245-1550SAT range
  • 21-30ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

13 miles from Independence

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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

12 miles from Independence

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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
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Kansas City, MO
 

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,772enrollment
  • $23,318net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Independence

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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

13 miles from Independence

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Research College of Nursing
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Kansas City, MO
 

Research College of Nursing

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 318enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Independence

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Rockhurst University
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Kansas City, MO

Rockhurst University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 3,405enrollment
  • $22,994net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1083-1288SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

12 miles from Independence

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Colorado Technical University Kansas City
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North Kansas City, Missouri
 

Colorado Technical University Kansas City

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 713enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

13 miles from Independence

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City Vision University
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Kansas City, MO
 

City Vision University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 182enrollment
  • $7,403net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Independence

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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

12 miles from Independence

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Donnelly College
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Kansas City, KS
 

Donnelly College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 358enrollment
  • $18,283net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Independence

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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

 

  • 344enrollment
  • $16,262net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

16 miles from Independence

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Metropolitan Community College Blue River and is 0.6 miles from Independence. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

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

Metropolitan Community College Blue River 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.