Best Colleges in Kansas

34
Universities
28
Community Colleges
62
Total Institutions

Explore 62 colleges and universities in Kansas, ranked by the Repit College Score. Our ratings evaluate graduation rates, affordability, resources, and student experience.

#1
B

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS • 19,745 students
Public
70%
Grad Rate
$19k
Net Price
18%
Off-Campus
#2
B

Washburn University

Topeka, KS • 5,663 students
Public
53%
Grad Rate
$13k
Net Price
15%
Off-Campus
#3
B

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS • 28,406 students
Public
69%
Grad Rate
$18k
Net Price
21%
Off-Campus
#4
C+

Fort Hays State University

Hays, KS • 12,843 students
Public
48%
Grad Rate
$14k
Net Price
7%
Off-Campus
#5
C+

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS • 16,741 students
Public
51%
Grad Rate
$14k
Net Price
12%
Off-Campus
#6
C+

Newman University

Wichita, KS • 2,787 students
Private Non-Profit
54%
Grad Rate
#7
C+

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS • 5,722 students
Public
58%
Grad Rate
$19k
Net Price
#8
C+

Benedictine College

Atchison, KS • 2,465 students
Private Non-Profit
65%
Grad Rate
#9
C+

Friends University

Wichita, KS • 1,927 students
Private Non-Profit
61%
Grad Rate
#10
C+

Haskell Indian Nations University

Lawrence, KS • 878 students
Public
43%
Grad Rate
$5k
Net Price
9%
Off-Campus
#11
C

Barclay College

Haviland, KS • 187 students
Private Non-Profit
55%
Grad Rate
#12
C

Donnelly College

Kansas City, KS • 349 students
Private Non-Profit
38%
Grad Rate
#13
C

Emporia State University

Emporia, KS • 4,658 students
Public
54%
Grad Rate
$15k
Net Price
9%
Off-Campus
#14
C

Hesston College

Hesston, KS • 308 students
Private Non-Profit
57%
Grad Rate
#15
C

Baker University

Baldwin City, KS • 1,945 students
Private Non-Profit
59%
Grad Rate
#16
C

Manhattan Christian College

Manhattan, KS • 145 students
Private Non-Profit
55%
Grad Rate
#17
C

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Olathe, KS • 1,539 students
Private Non-Profit
46%
Grad Rate
#18
C

Sterling College

Sterling, KS • 707 students
Private Non-Profit
29%
Grad Rate
#19
C

McPherson College

McPherson, KS • 788 students
Private Non-Profit
52%
Grad Rate
#20
C

Ottawa University-Online

Overland Park, KS • 957 students
Private Non-Profit
#21
C

Bethel College-North Newton

North Newton, KS • 502 students
Private Non-Profit
43%
Grad Rate
#22
C

Ottawa University-Kansas City

Overland Park, KS • 431 students
Private Non-Profit
#23
C

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth, KS • 1,414 students
Private Non-Profit
44%
Grad Rate
#24
C

Southwestern College

Winfield, KS • 1,139 students
Private Non-Profit
34%
Grad Rate
#25
C

Tabor College

Hillsboro, KS • 664 students
Private Non-Profit
33%
Grad Rate
#26
C

Kansas Health Science Center

Wichita, KS • 227 students
Private Non-Profit
#27
C

Rasmussen University-Kansas

Topeka, KS • 333 students
Private For-Profit
50%
Grad Rate
#28
C

Central Christian College of Kansas

McPherson, KS • 455 students
Private Non-Profit
23%
Grad Rate
#29
C

Kansas Christian College

Overland Park, KS • 143 students
Private Non-Profit
29%
Grad Rate
#30
C

Cleveland University-Kansas City

Overland Park, KS • 588 students
Private Non-Profit
33%
Grad Rate
#31
D

Bethany College

Lindsborg, KS • 637 students
Private Non-Profit
29%
Grad Rate
#32
D

Kansas Wesleyan University

Salina, KS • 951 students
Private Non-Profit
38%
Grad Rate
#33
D

Ottawa University-Ottawa

Ottawa, KS • 1,055 students
Private Non-Profit
29%
Grad Rate
#34
D

Saint Paul School of Theology

Leawood, KS • 100 students
Private Non-Profit
#1
C+

WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence

Lawrence, KS • 36 students
Private For-Profit
100%
Grad Rate
#2
C+

North Central Kansas Technical College

Beloit, KS • 957 students
Public
75%
Grad Rate
$17k
Net Price
#3
C+

Salina Area Technical College

Salina, KS • 1,007 students
Public
72%
Grad Rate
$6k
Net Price
#4
C+

Northwest Kansas Technical College

Goodland, KS • 725 students
Public
77%
Grad Rate
$14k
Net Price
#5
C+

Hutchinson Community College

Hutchinson, KS • 4,983 students
Public
45%
Grad Rate
$6k
Net Price
#6
C+

Cloud County Community College

Concordia, KS • 1,644 students
Public
46%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
#7
C+

Cowley County Community College

Arkansas City, KS • 2,158 students
Public
47%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
#8
C+

WellSpring School of Allied Health-Wichita

Wichita, KS • 67 students
Private For-Profit
73%
Grad Rate
#9
C+

Colby Community College

Colby, KS • 1,375 students
Public
57%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
#10
C+

Flint Hills Technical College

Emporia, KS • 1,639 students
Public
68%
Grad Rate
$16k
Net Price
#11
C+

Garden City Community College

Garden City, KS • 1,904 students
Public
41%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
#12
C+

Kansas City Kansas Community College

Kansas City, KS • 4,803 students
Public
38%
Grad Rate
$14k
Net Price
#13
C+

Neosho County Community College

Chanute, KS • 1,783 students
Public
39%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
#14
C

Fort Scott Community College

Fort Scott, KS • 1,464 students
Public
34%
Grad Rate
$3k
Net Price
#15
C

Manhattan Area Technical College

Manhattan, KS • 968 students
Public
66%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
#16
C

Seward County Community College

Liberal, KS • 1,787 students
Public
46%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
#17
C

Barton County Community College

Great Bend, KS • 4,393 students
Public
43%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
#18
C

Butler Community College

El Dorado, KS • 6,552 students
Public
30%
Grad Rate
$16k
Net Price
#19
C

Coffeyville Community College

Coffeyville, KS • 1,428 students
Public
42%
Grad Rate
$6k
Net Price
#20
C

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

Wichita, KS • 5,655 students
Public
36%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
#21
C

Highland Community College

Highland, KS • 2,182 students
Public
39%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
#22
C

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS • 17,121 students
Public
29%
Grad Rate
$14k
Net Price
#23
C

Dodge City Community College

Dodge City, KS • 1,757 students
Public
31%
Grad Rate
$6k
Net Price
#24
C

Pratt Community College

Pratt, KS • 1,153 students
Public
43%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
#25
C

Independence Community College

Independence, KS • 821 students
Public
34%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
#26
C

Allen County Community College

Iola, KS • 1,817 students
Public
39%
Grad Rate
$8k
Net Price
#27
C

Labette Community College

Parsons, KS • 1,454 students
Public
29%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
#28
D

Galen Health Institutes-Wichita

Wichita, KS • 97 students
Private For-Profit

Cities with Multiple Colleges

Lawrence 3 colleges
Manhattan 3 colleges
Topeka 2 colleges
Emporia 2 colleges
Kansas City 2 colleges
Wichita 7 colleges
Salina 2 colleges
Overland Park 5 colleges
McPherson 2 colleges

About College Rankings in Kansas

The Repit College Score ranks 62 colleges and universities in Kansas based on outcomes (graduation rates, retention), affordability (net cost, financial aid), resources (class sizes, faculty ratios), and student experience (campus life, housing options).

4-Year Universities (34): Bachelor's degree-granting institutions including public universities, private colleges, and research institutions.

2-Year Colleges (28): Community colleges and technical schools offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Colleges in Kansas

How many colleges are in Kansas?

There are 62 accredited colleges and universities in Kansas tracked by Repit, including 34 4-year institutions and 28 community colleges. Each school is rated using our proprietary scoring system that evaluates outcomes, affordability, and resources.

How does Repit rate colleges?

Repit rates colleges on a 100-point scale across five categories: Outcomes (graduation and retention rates), Affordability (net cost and financial aid), Resources (class sizes and selectivity), Experience (campus life and learning format), and Prestige (reputation and recognition). Each factor is weighted and combined into an overall score and letter grade.

Should I attend a public or private college in Kansas?

Kansas has both public and private institutions. Public schools often offer lower tuition for state residents, while private schools may provide more financial aid. Compare net prices and outcomes using Repit's detailed college profiles to find the best value for your situation.

Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology