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Colleges and Universities in Kansas
62 degree-granting colleges and universities in Kansas that take part in federal student aid programs, from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Colleges62
- Public3329 private
- Four-year3428 two-year
- Online programs50Report at least one fully online program
Widely offered majors in Kansas: Nursing (42), Business Administration (38), Accounting (31), Criminal Justice (31), Psychology (30), Elementary Education (28).
| College | City | Type | Level | Online programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen County Community College | Iola | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Baker University | Baldwin City | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Barclay College | Haviland | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Barton County Community College | Great Bend | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Benedictine College | Atchison | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Bethany College | Lindsborg | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Bethel College-North Newton | North Newton | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Butler Community College | El Dorado | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Central Christian College of Kansas | McPherson | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Cleveland University-Kansas City | Overland Park | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Cloud County Community College | Concordia | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Coffeyville Community College | Coffeyville | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Colby Community College | Colby | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Cowley County Community College | Arkansas City | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Dodge City Community College | Dodge City | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Donnelly College | Kansas City | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Emporia State University | Emporia | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Flint Hills Technical College | Emporia | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Fort Hays State University | Hays | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College | Goodland | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Fort Hays Tech North Central | Beloit | Public | Two-year | No |
| Fort Scott Community College | Fort Scott | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Friends University | Wichita | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Galen Health Institutes-Wichita | Wichita | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Garden City Community College | Garden City | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Haskell Indian Nations University | Lawrence | Public | Four-year | No |
| Hesston College | Hesston | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Highland Community College | Highland | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Hutchinson Community College | Hutchinson | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Independence Community College | Independence | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Johnson County Community College | Overland Park | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Kansas Christian College | Overland Park | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College | Kansas City | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Kansas Health Science University | Wichita | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | Salina | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Labette Community College | Parsons | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Manhattan Area Technical College | Manhattan | Public | Two-year | No |
| Manhattan Christian College | Manhattan | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| McPherson College | McPherson | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | Olathe | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Neosho County Community College | Chanute | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Newman University | Wichita | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City | Overland Park | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Ottawa University-Online | Overland Park | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | Ottawa | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Pratt Community College | Pratt | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Rasmussen University-Kansas | Topeka | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Saint Paul School of Theology | Leawood | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Salina Area Technical College | Salina | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Seward County Community College | Liberal | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Southwestern College | Winfield | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Sterling College | Sterling | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Tabor College | Hillsboro | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Saint Mary | Leavenworth | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Washburn University | Topeka | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence | Lawrence | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| WellSpring School of Allied Health-Wichita | Wichita | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Wichita State University | Wichita | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology | Wichita | Public | Two-year | Yes |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024). Links go to each school’s official website as reported to IPEDS. “Online programs” means the school reported at least one program offered entirely by distance education.
Colleges in Kansas: frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Kansas?
Kansas has 62 degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) data.
How many public colleges are in Kansas?
33 public, 25 private nonprofit and 4 private for-profit.
How many community colleges and two-year colleges are in Kansas?
28 two-year colleges, including public two-year colleges such as Allen County Community College, Barton County Community College, Butler Community College, Cloud County Community College, Coffeyville Community College, and Colby Community College.
How many four-year colleges and universities are in Kansas?
34 four-year colleges and universities, and 28 schools in Kansas offer graduate programs.
Which colleges in Kansas offer online programs?
50 colleges in Kansas reported offering at least one program entirely online. Use the college search with “Offers fully online programs” to see them, and check each school for specific online programs.
Which cities in Kansas have the most colleges?
Wichita (7), Overland Park (5), Lawrence (3), Manhattan (3), and McPherson (2).
What majors are most widely offered at colleges in Kansas?
Among the 109 majors in this guide, the most widely offered in Kansas are Nursing (42 schools), Business Administration (38 schools), Accounting (31 schools), Criminal Justice (31 schools), Psychology (30 schools), and Elementary Education (28 schools).
How do I find a college in Kansas that offers my major?
Use the college search with the state set to Kansas and choose your major, or filter by city or ZIP code.
Where does this list of Kansas colleges come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s IPEDS data (IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024)). Confirm programs, costs and admission requirements on each school’s official website.
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