Best colleges in Kansas

There's No Place Like a New Home

It doesn't take a tornado to drop winning students into Kansas

Many Kansas locals will tell you there truly is "no place like home," and this Midwest gem is ready to welcome you into your new college town. Here you will find 19 community colleges, 11 technical schools and 6 state universities. Post-graduation, stick around and start a great career at one of the many companies headquartered in Kansas including Dillons, Air Midwest, and CoreFirst Bank & Trust. In 2014, Kansas' unemployment rate was 4.9%, the 14th lowest in the country. For those looking to stay for the long haul, popular Kansas majors include engineering, business, architecture and various health disciplines.

During your downtime, enjoy the sites of Wichita, including the romantic Starlite Drive-In or the Museum of World Treasures. After dark, check out The Anchor – a lively bar and grill on the main city drag. You'll find plenty of libations as well as unique eats like fried pickles. Club Rain is another popular favorite with a full menu and a rocking dance club at night. or show some local pride at a Kansas City Chiefs or Royals game. Come make new friends, receive a quality education, and create memories in Kansas – but leave the ruby slippers at home.

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Best Four Year Universities in Kansas

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University of Kansas offers 501 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2022, 6,848 students graduated with students earning 4,082 Bachelor's degrees, 1,445 Master's degrees, 966 Doctoral degrees, and 355 Certificates.

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University offers 358 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2022, 5,234 students graduated with students earning 3,535 Bachelor's degrees, 1,118 Master's degrees, 326 Doctoral degrees, 236 Certificates, and 19 Associate's degrees.

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McPherson College
McPherson, KS

McPherson College offers 50 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a remote town. In 2022, 153 students graduated with students earning 146 Bachelor's degrees, and 7 Master's degrees.

Barclay College
Haviland, KS

Barclay College offers 29 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a remote rural area. In 2022, 66 students graduated with students earning 25 Bachelor's degrees, 22 Master's degrees, 12 Certificates, and 7 Associate's degrees.

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Benedictine College offers 57 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2022, 430 students graduated with students earning 386 Bachelor's degrees, and 44 Master's degrees.

Newman University
Wichita, KS

Newman University offers 61 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 385 students graduated with students earning 242 Bachelor's degrees, 113 Master's degrees, and 30 Associate's degrees.

Hesston College
Hesston, KS

Hesston College offers 9 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2022, 107 students graduated with students earning 74 Associate's degrees, and 33 Bachelor's degrees.

Tabor College
Hillsboro, KS

Tabor College offers 50 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a remote town. In 2022, 134 students graduated with students earning 109 Bachelor's degrees, 21 Master's degrees, and 4 Associate's degrees.

Pittsburg State University offers 118 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2022, 1,776 students graduated with students earning 1,024 Bachelor's degrees, 652 Master's degrees, 54 Certificates, 25 Associate's degrees, and 21 Doctoral degrees.

Bethel College-North Newton
North Newton, KS

Bethel College-North Newton offers 26 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2022, 65 students graduated with students earning 65 Bachelor's degrees.

Best Community Colleges in Kansas

North Central Kansas Technical College offers 22 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area. In 2022, 248 students graduated with students earning 165 Certificates, and 83 Associate's degrees.

WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence offers 2 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a small city. In 2022, 21 students graduated with students earning 13 Certificates, and 8 Associate's degrees.

Manhattan Area Technical College offers 31 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a small city. In 2022, 196 students graduated with students earning 115 Certificates, and 81 Associate's degrees.

Northwest Kansas Technical College offers 39 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2022, 285 students graduated with students earning 170 Certificates, and 115 Associate's degrees.

Flint Hills Technical College offers 37 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2022, 232 students graduated with students earning 147 Certificates, and 85 Associate's degrees.

WellSpring School of Allied Health-Wichita offers 4 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 46 students graduated with students earning 24 Associate's degrees, and 22 Certificates.

Salina Area Technical College offers 42 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2022, 173 students graduated with students earning 121 Certificates, and 52 Associate's degrees.

Garden City Community College offers 34 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2022, 390 students graduated with students earning 288 Associate's degrees, and 102 Certificates.

Pratt Community College offers 20 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area. In 2022, 192 students graduated with students earning 136 Associate's degrees, and 56 Certificates.

Colby Community College offers 37 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2022, 339 students graduated with students earning 284 Associate's degrees, and 55 Certificates.

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School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
University of Kansas Logo University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
3/5
21 : 1 26,708
Kansas State University Logo Kansas State University Manhattan, KS
3/5
22 : 1 19,722
McPherson College Logo McPherson College McPherson, KS
5/5
16 : 1 822
North Central Kansas Technical College Logo North Central Kansas Technical College Beloit, KS
3/5
17 : 1 999
Barclay College Logo Barclay College Haviland, KS
5/5
12 : 1 169