Best colleges in Kansas City
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Kansas City's higher education serves up a blend of new and traditional experiences
Kansas City's higher education serves up a blend of new and traditional experiences Missouri colleges are some of the best kept secrets from out-of-state students. But those who were fortunate enough to grow up in Kansas City are well aware of the incredible educational opportunities right in town. Also home to some great eats, Kansas City is known for inventing the delicious barbecue blend of tomato sauce and molasses. Sound strange? That's because you haven't tried it yet. Once you do, you'll claim Kansas City residency for life.
When you're ready to unwind, have a night out on the town at the Power and Light District, the premier entertainment, shopping, and upscale dining found in the heart of downtown Kansas City. Sit back and relax with a rack of ribs at Oklahoma Joe's Barbecue, rated a top pick by Kansas City visitors or pour a glass of Merlot at Pirtle Winery, the perfect atmosphere after a week of the college grind. When you're ready for sights, step into the past at the National World War 1 Museum at Liberty Memorial or spend some time gnawing on a turkey leg at the Renaissance Festival. Kansas City is waiting to bring new friends, experiences and educational opportunities into your life. Will you make the move?
Click Here to See the Best Colleges in the US*U.S. News & World Report, 2015 Best Graduate Schools list *Wikipedia, "Kansas City, Missouri" *www.kcmo.gov *www.powerandlightdistrict.comBest Four Year Universities in Kansas City
William Jewell College offers 49 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb.
Rockhurst University offers 98 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.
Kansas City Art Institute offers 13 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.
University of Missouri-Kansas City offers 186 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a large city.
Cleveland University-Kansas City offers 9 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city.
Avila University offers 58 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.
University of Saint Mary offers 43 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying town.
Calvary University offers 60 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary offers 61 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.
Donnelly College offers 6 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city.
Best Community Colleges in Kansas City
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City offers 1 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city.
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City offers 4 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city.
Pinnacle Career Institute offers 6 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city.
Kansas City Kansas Community College offers 66 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a midsize city.
Johnson County Community College offers 100 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a midsize city.
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City offers 80 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large city.
Top schools offering specific degrees in Kansas City
List of all colleges in Kansas City
| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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William Jewell College Liberty, MO | 15 : 1 | 959 | |
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Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO | 26 : 1 | 3,577 | |
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Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City, MO | 13 : 1 | 813 | |
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University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | 26 : 1 | 14,732 | |
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Cleveland University-Kansas City Overland Park, KS | 16 : 1 | 588 | |