Top Rated Kansas Public Colleges

The Best Public Colleges in Kansas for 2025

These are the top ranked public four-year colleges in Kansas as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the rankings for 2025 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

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

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Kansas State University
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Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Colleges in Kansas

  • 19,745enrollment
  • $18,745net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

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Wichita State University
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Wichita, KS

Wichita State University

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Kansas

  • 16,741enrollment
  • $14,184net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 970-1250SAT range
  • 18-26ACT 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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#4 Best Public Universities in Kansas

  • 12,843enrollment
  • $13,774net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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