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Best Colleges in Kansas

All 43 colleges in Kansas, ranked by overall quality and led by Cleveland University-Kansas City, University of Kansas and Kansas State University. 15 public, 28 private. median out-of-state tuition $20,949. lowest in-state tuition $600 at Haskell Indian Nations University. Each school below shows its acceptance rate, tuition and average SAT.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best college in Kansas?

Based on our overall rankings, Cleveland University-Kansas City is the top-ranked college in Kansas. Other strong choices include University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Benedictine College.

How many colleges are in Kansas?

We track 43 four-year colleges in Kansas, including 15 public institutions and 28 private ones.

How much does college cost in Kansas?

The average out-of-state tuition across colleges we track in Kansas is approximately $20,949 per year. In-state students at public schools typically pay significantly less, and most schools offer financial aid that reduces the effective cost.

What are the best public colleges in Kansas?

The best public colleges in Kansas include University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University. Public universities typically offer lower tuition for in-state residents.

What are the best private colleges in Kansas?

The best private colleges in Kansas include Cleveland University-Kansas City, Benedictine College, Baker University. Private colleges may offer more generous financial aid despite higher sticker prices.

How are these Kansas rankings determined?

Our overall rankings are calculated independently from publicly available data including U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS, and aggregated student-experience signals — not from US News or any other publication.

By major in Kansas

  1. 1. Cleveland University-Kansas City — Overland Park, KS · 69.2% acceptance · $14,400 tuition · 100% grad rate
  2. 2. University of Kansas — Lawrence, KS · 93.5% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $30,432 tuition · 69% grad rate
  3. 3. Kansas State University — Manhattan, KS · 81.7% acceptance · SAT 1,151 · $28,568 tuition · 71% grad rate
  4. 4. Benedictine College — Atchison, KS · 98.1% acceptance · SAT 1,252 · $36,350 tuition · 62% grad rate
  5. 5. Baker University — Baldwin City, KS · 94.2% acceptance · $35,300 tuition · 58% grad rate
  6. 6. Ottawa University-Online — Overland Park, KS · $13,296 tuition · 43% grad rate
  7. 7. MidAmerica Nazarene University — Olathe, KS · 78.8% acceptance · SAT 1,048 · $37,174 tuition · 54% grad rate
  8. 8. Pittsburg State University — Pittsburg, KS · 89.4% acceptance · SAT 1,050 · $19,744 tuition · 57% grad rate
  9. 9. Hesston College — Hesston, KS · $32,936 tuition · 61% grad rate
  10. 10. Newman University — Wichita, KS · 74% acceptance · $35,500 tuition · 53% grad rate
  11. 11. Emporia State University — Emporia, KS · 97.7% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $15,419 tuition · 56% grad rate
  12. 12. University of Saint Mary — Leavenworth, KS · 86.6% acceptance · SAT 1,029 · $35,380 tuition · 48% grad rate
  13. 13. WellSpring School of Allied Health-Wichita — Wichita, KS · 70% grad rate
  14. 14. Manhattan Christian College — Manhattan, KS · 100% acceptance · SAT 1,020 · $19,126 tuition · 50% grad rate
  15. 15. Wichita State University — Wichita, KS · 94% acceptance · SAT 1,092 · $19,869 tuition · 51% grad rate
  16. 16. Friends University — Wichita, KS · 55.2% acceptance · SAT 1,080 · $34,192 tuition · 52% grad rate
  17. 17. Washburn University — Topeka, KS · $20,949 tuition · 53% grad rate
  18. 18. Fort Hays State University — Hays, KS · 90.3% acceptance · SAT 1,089 · $17,741 tuition · 48% grad rate
  19. 19. McPherson College — McPherson, KS · 76.8% acceptance · SAT 1,058 · $37,310 tuition · 44% grad rate
  20. 20. Kansas Wesleyan University — Salina, KS · 71.9% acceptance · $34,630 tuition · 43% grad rate
  21. 21. Bethel College-North Newton — North Newton, KS · 93.5% acceptance · $35,014 tuition · 41% grad rate
  22. 22. Southwestern College — Winfield, KS · 75.6% acceptance · $39,822 tuition · 36% grad rate
  23. 23. Tabor College — Hillsboro, KS · 64.6% acceptance · $36,200 tuition · 34% grad rate
  24. 24. Ottawa University-Ottawa — Ottawa, KS · 83% acceptance · SAT 1,000 · $35,880 tuition · 28% grad rate
  25. 25. Johnson County Community College — Overland Park, KS · $5,688 tuition · 31% grad rate
  26. 26. Donnelly College — Kansas City, KS · $10,440 tuition · 46% grad rate
  27. 27. Allen County Community College — Iola, KS · $4,860 tuition · 37% grad rate
  28. 28. Sterling College — Sterling, KS · 48.2% acceptance · $33,700 tuition · 34% grad rate
  29. 29. Barclay College — Haviland, KS · 51% acceptance · $24,590 tuition · 43% grad rate
  30. 30. Barton County Community College — Great Bend, KS · $4,960 tuition · 33% grad rate
  31. 31. Bethany College — Lindsborg, KS · 56% acceptance · $33,000 tuition · 36% grad rate
  32. 32. Butler Community College — El Dorado, KS · $6,271 tuition · 32% grad rate
  33. 33. Coffeyville Community College — Coffeyville, KS · $4,680 tuition · 38% grad rate
  34. 34. Galen Health Institutes-Wichita — Wichita, KS · $16,364 tuition
  35. 35. Labette Community College — Parsons, KS · $4,864 tuition · 24% grad rate
  36. 36. Central Christian College of Kansas — McPherson, KS · 52.7% acceptance · $21,000 tuition · 27% grad rate
  37. 37. Rasmussen University-Kansas — Topeka, KS · $17,160 tuition · 45% grad rate
  38. 38. Independence Community College — Independence, KS · $4,950 tuition · 26% grad rate
  39. 39. Kansas Christian College — Overland Park, KS · $11,720 tuition · 17% grad rate
  40. 40. Haskell Indian Nations University — Lawrence, KS · 90.4% acceptance · $600 tuition · 31% grad rate
  41. 41. Ottawa University-Kansas City — Overland Park, KS
  42. 42. Saint Paul School of Theology — Leawood, KS
  43. 43. Kansas Health Science University — Wichita, KS

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