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 Maple Woods
M
Kansas City, Missouri
 

Metropolitan Community College Maple Woods

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,332enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Independence

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University of Phoenix Kansas City Campus
P
Kansas City, Missouri
 

University of Phoenix Kansas City Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 772enrollment
  • $19,041net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Independence

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Kansas Christian College
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K
Overland Park, KS
 

Kansas Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 188enrollment
  • $14,213net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Independence

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Avila University
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Kansas City, MO
 

Avila University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,306enrollment
  • $17,210net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 933-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

18 miles from Independence

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DeVry University Missouri
D
Kansas City, Missouri
 

DeVry University Missouri

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

17 miles from Independence

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Park University
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P
Parkville, MO
 

Park University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 7,662enrollment
  • $15,858net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

19 miles from Independence

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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

19 miles from Independence

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Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary
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Kansas City, MO
 

Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 299enrollment
  • $14,897net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 870-1170SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

20 miles from Independence

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Grantham University
G
Kansas City, KS
 

Grantham University

Private 4 Year

7 reviews

 

  • 5,436enrollment
  • $9,546net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

20 miles from Independence

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Kansas City Kansas Community College
K
Kansas City, KS
 

Kansas City Kansas Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,676enrollment
  • $10,591net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

21 miles from Independence

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Cleveland Chiropractic College
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C
Overland Park, KS
 

Cleveland Chiropractic College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 614enrollment
  • $33,239net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Independence

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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

21 miles from Independence

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Brown Mackie College Kansas City
B
Lenexa, KS
 

Brown Mackie College Kansas City

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 171enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Independence

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Johnson County Community College
J
Overland Park, KS
 

Johnson County Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 16,497enrollment
  • $13,733net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Independence

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Pinnacle Career Institute North Kansas City
P
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

23 miles from Independence

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Central Baptist Theological Seminary
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C
Shawnee, KS
 

Central Baptist Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 359enrollment
  • $30,567net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Independence

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MidAmerica Nazarene University
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M
Olathe, KS
 

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,508enrollment
  • $28,787net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 916-1118SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

27 miles from Independence

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Wentworth Military Academy & Junior College
W
Lexington, MO
 

Wentworth Military Academy & Junior College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 704enrollment
  • $19,099net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 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.