Colleges Near Olathe

Colleges and universities near me in the Olathe, Kansas area

There 42 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 134,679 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kansas with a population of 125,872, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Olathe. Driving time to these schools from Olathe should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Kansas in Lawrence 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 Olathe.
Olathe, KS within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley
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Kansas City, Missouri
 

Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley

Public 2 Year

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

18 miles from Olathe

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Rockhurst University
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Kansas City, MO

Rockhurst University

Private 4 Year

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#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

17 miles from Olathe

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National American University Zona Rosa
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Kansas City, MO
 

National American University Zona Rosa

Private 4 Year

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

18 miles from Olathe

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Metropolitan Community College Longview
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Lees Summit, MO
 

Metropolitan Community College Longview

Public 2 Year

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  • 12,872enrollment
  • $7,009net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

20 miles from Olathe

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City Vision University
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Kansas City, MO
 

City Vision University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

20 miles from Olathe

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Baker University
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Baldwin City, KS

Baker University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 2,105enrollment
  • $23,957net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 970-1130SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

21 miles from Olathe

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Haskell Indian Nations University
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Lawrence, KS

Haskell Indian Nations University

Public 4 Year

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  • 727enrollment
  • $4,246net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

23 miles from Olathe

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Park University
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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

22 miles from Olathe

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Vatterott College Kansas City
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Kansas City, MO
 

Vatterott College Kansas City

Private 2 Year

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  • 260enrollment
  • $19,291net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from Olathe

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Colorado Technical University Kansas City
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North Kansas City, Missouri
 

Colorado Technical University Kansas City

Private 4 Year

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

22 miles from Olathe

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National American University Lee's Summit
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Lee Summit, MO
 

National American University Lee's Summit

Private 4 Year

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  • 154enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from Olathe

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University of Kansas
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Lawrence, KS

University of Kansas

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

#1 Best Value in Kansas

  • 26,708enrollment
  • $18,950net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1340SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

24 miles from Olathe

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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
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Kansas City, MO
 

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

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

25 miles from Olathe

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Pinnacle Career Institute Lawrence
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Lawrence, KS
 

Pinnacle Career Institute Lawrence

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 72enrollment
  • $24,548net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Olathe

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Metropolitan Community College Business & Technology
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Kansas City, Missouri
 

Metropolitan Community College Business & Technology

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 852enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Olathe

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University of Saint Mary
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Leavenworth, KS
 

University of Saint Mary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,267enrollment
  • $21,887net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 935-1066SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

28 miles from Olathe

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National American University Independence
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Independence, MO
 

National American University Independence

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 83enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Olathe

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Grantham University
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Kansas City, KS
 

Grantham University

Private 4 Year

7 reviews

 

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

27 miles from Olathe

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Johnson County Community College and is 5.5 miles from Olathe. 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.