Colleges Near Lawrence

Colleges and universities near me in the Lawrence, Kansas area

There are 3 colleges in Lawrence and 43 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 133,492 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kansas with a population of 87,643, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Lawrence. Driving time to these schools from Lawrence should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Kansas which is ranked #252 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Kansas enrolling 26,708 students. In terms of affordability, Johnson County Community College in Overland Park offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,400 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Lawrence.


43 results

Park University
P
Parkville, MO
 

Park University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 7,662enrollment
  • $15,858net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

35 miles from Lawrence

Avila University
A
Kansas City, MO
 

Avila University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,306enrollment
  • $17,210net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 933-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

36 miles from Lawrence

DeVry University Missouri
D
Kansas City, Missouri
 

DeVry University Missouri

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,688enrollment
  • -net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Lawrence

Pinnacle Career Institute South Kansas City
P
Kansas City, MO
 

Pinnacle Career Institute South Kansas City

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 344enrollment
  • $16,262net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

37 miles from Lawrence

Kansas City Art Institute
K
Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Art Institute

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 738enrollment
  • $29,373net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

37 miles from Lawrence

University of Missouri Kansas City
M
Kansas City, MO

University of Missouri Kansas City

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 15,703enrollment
  • $14,739net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1245-1550SAT range
  • 21-30ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

37 miles from Lawrence

Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley
M
Kansas City, Missouri
 

Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,409enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Lawrence

University of Phoenix Kansas City Campus
P
Kansas City, Missouri
 

University of Phoenix Kansas City Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 772enrollment
  • $19,041net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Lawrence

Research College of Nursing
R
Kansas City, MO
 

Research College of Nursing

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 318enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Lawrence

Rockhurst University
R
Kansas City, MO

Rockhurst University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 3,405enrollment
  • $22,994net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1083-1288SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

37 miles from Lawrence

Grantham University
G
Kansas City, KS
 

Grantham University

Private 4 Year

7 reviews

 

  • 5,436enrollment
  • $9,546net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Lawrence

Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary
C
Kansas City, MO
 

Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 299enrollment
  • $14,897net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 870-1170SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

39 miles from Lawrence

Colorado Technical University Kansas City
C
North Kansas City, Missouri
 

Colorado Technical University Kansas City

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 713enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Lawrence

Pinnacle Career Institute North Kansas City
P
Kansas City, MO
 

Pinnacle Career Institute North Kansas City

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Lawrence

City Vision University
C
Kansas City, MO
 

City Vision University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 182enrollment
  • $7,403net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Lawrence

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
M
Kansas City, MO
 

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,772enrollment
  • $23,318net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Lawrence

National American University Zona Rosa
N
Kansas City, MO
 

National American University Zona Rosa

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 149enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Lawrence

Benedictine College
B
Atchison, KS
 

Benedictine College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 2,362enrollment
  • $30,067net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1360SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

43 miles from Lawrence

FAQ's

The closest community college is Johnson County Community College and is 28.7 miles from Lawrence. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Johnson County Community College are $2,328 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Johnson County Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.