Top Rated Kansas Public Colleges

The Best Public Colleges in Kansas for 2024

These are the top ranked public four-year colleges in Kansas as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the rankings for 2024 as the best public college in Kansas is University of Kansas. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
Kansas Public 4 year

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University of Kansas
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Lawrence, KS

University of Kansas

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Value in Kansas

  • 26,708enrollment
  • $18,950net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1340SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

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Wichita State University
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Wichita, KS

Wichita State University

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in Kansas

  • 16,216enrollment
  • $13,553net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 953-1260SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

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Fort Hays State University
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Hays, KS
 

Fort Hays State University

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Kansas

  • 12,949enrollment
  • $13,322net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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