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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Kansas State University offers 307 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a small city.
University of Kansas offers 446 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a small city.
Benedictine College offers 58 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town.
Cleveland University-Kansas City offers 9 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city.
Emporia State University offers 107 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote town.
Pittsburg State University offers 142 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a faraway town.
Hesston College offers 8 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway rural area.
Sterling College offers 52 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a remote rural area.
Friends University offers 68 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.
Kansas Wesleyan University offers 46 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a remote town.
Best Community Colleges in Kansas
Fort Hays Tech North Central offers 22 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a remote rural area.
Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College offers 47 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a remote town.
Salina Area Technical College offers 43 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town.
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.
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.
Manhattan Area Technical College offers 33 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a small city.
Flint Hills Technical College offers 37 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town.
Garden City Community College offers 43 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town.
Cloud County Community College offers 26 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area.
Hutchinson Community College offers 115 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a faraway town.
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| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | 22 : 1 | 20,295 | |
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University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | 22 : 1 | 29,792 | |
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Fort Hays Tech North Central Beloit, KS | 19 : 1 | 987 | |
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Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College Goodland, KS | 24 : 1 | 752 | |
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Benedictine College Atchison, KS | 19 : 1 | 2,535 | |