The Best Kansas Small Colleges

The Best Small Colleges in Kansas for 2024

These are the top ranked small, public and private, four-year colleges in Kansas as ranked by CollegeSimply. These schools all have undergraduate enrollment under 3,000. Small colleges allow students a more intimate and personalized experience where it's more likely you will get to know your professors. Leading the list for 2024 is Southwestern College. Learn how the Best Small Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
Kansas small Public Private 4 year

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Southwestern College
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Winfield, KS
 

Southwestern College

Private 4 Year

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#1 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,174enrollment
  • $27,003net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 900-1220SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

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MidAmerica Nazarene University
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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

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Benedictine College
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Atchison, KS
 

Benedictine College

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 2,362enrollment
  • $30,067net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1360SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

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Baker University
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Baldwin City, KS

Baker University

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 2,105enrollment
  • $23,957net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 970-1130SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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Friends University
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Wichita, KS
 

Friends University

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,724enrollment
  • $23,720net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 950-1181SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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University of Saint Mary
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Leavenworth, KS
 

University of Saint Mary

Private 4 Year

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,267enrollment
  • $21,887net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 935-1066SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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