Kansas has 80 colleges including 35 four-year colleges, 29 community colleges, and 16 trade schools. By control type, 36 schools are public and 44 schools are private. 199,800 students enrolled in Kansas colleges according to IPEDS.
For 4-year colleges, commonly said to as colleges, there are 35 schools are active in Kansas (8 public and 27 private). 119,944 students enrolled in the schools, by gender, 52,474 men and 67,470 women students.
These colleges have an average acceptance rate of 79.47% and an average SAT score of 1,074. The average tuition & fees for in-state students is $8,108 and for out-of-state students is $19,165. The average enrollment is about 3,427 students per college. On average, each college offers about 74 programs.
The following table lists major colleges in Kansas that have high enrollment, good academic reputation, and recognized by Kansas residents. It includes 3 public institutions and 2 private institutions.
| Region | Prominent Institutions |
|---|---|
| Northeast Kansas | University of Kansas (Lawrence), Washburn University (Topeka) |
| Wichita Area | Wichita State University (Wichita) |
| Central Kansas | Kansas State University (Manhattan) |
University of Kansas, located in Lawrence, is generally considered the flagship institution in Kansas. It offers wide range of programs in both undergraduate and graduate levels, including 206 graduate programs and 38 online programs. Its total enrollment is approximately 29,792 including 3,126 online students.
University of Kansas has the highest enrollment among these colleges, with a student population of 29,792 students. It offers the largest number of programs of 418.
Of the major colleges in Kansas, 1 law schools and 1 medical schools are affiliated with these colleges. University of Kansas has both a law school and a medical school. You can check the law schools and medical schools in the table below.
| Name | Graduate Programs | Distance Learning | Tuition & Fees | Adm. Rate | SAT Score | Enroll | Offered Programs | Law School | Medical School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas Lawrence | Yes | Yes | $30,432 | 93.48% | 1190 | 29,792 | 418 | Visit | Visit |
| Kansas State University Manhattan | Yes | Yes | $28,568 | 81.69% | 1170 | 20,295 | 310 | ||
| Pittsburg State University Pittsburg | Yes | Yes | $19,744 | 89.42% | 5,755 | 123 | |||
| MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe | Yes | Yes | $37,174 | 78.80% | 1030 | 1,538 | 81 | ||
| Newman University Wichita | Yes | Yes | $35,500 | 73.98% | 2,939 | 60 |