Colleges Near Topeka

Colleges and universities near me in the Topeka, Kansas area

There are 2 colleges in Topeka and 59 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 179,511 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kansas with a population of 127,473, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Topeka. Driving time to these schools from Topeka should be less than 2 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, Allen County Community College in Iola offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,708 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 Topeka.
Topeka, KS within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Washburn University
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Topeka, KS
 

Washburn University

Public 4 Year

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  • 5,460enrollment
  • $12,473net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

0 miles from Topeka

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Bryan University Topeka
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Topeka, KS
 

Bryan University Topeka

Private 2 Year

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  • 34enrollment
  • $19,238net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Topeka

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Pinnacle Career Institute Lawrence
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Lawrence, KS
 

Pinnacle Career Institute Lawrence

Private 2 Year

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

25 miles from Topeka

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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

26 miles from Topeka

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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

25 miles from Topeka

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Baker University
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Baldwin City, KS

Baker University

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

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

33 miles from Topeka

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Ottawa University Ottawa
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Ottawa, KS
 

Ottawa University Ottawa

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 953enrollment
  • $26,872net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 860-1100SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

38 miles from Topeka

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Central Baptist Theological Seminary
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Shawnee, KS
 

Central Baptist Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 359enrollment
  • $30,567net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Topeka

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University of Saint Mary
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Leavenworth, KS
 

University of Saint Mary

Private 4 Year

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

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

45 miles from Topeka

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Benedictine College
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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

48 miles from Topeka

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Kansas State University
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Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 19,722enrollment
  • $18,855net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

49 miles from Topeka

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Manhattan Christian College
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Manhattan, KS
 

Manhattan Christian College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 132enrollment
  • $22,675net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

49 miles from Topeka

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Emporia State University
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Emporia, KS

Emporia State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 5,324enrollment
  • $14,854net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

50 miles from Topeka

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Manhattan Area Technical College
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Manhattan, KS
 

Manhattan Area Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 909enrollment
  • $11,659net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

51 miles from Topeka

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MidAmerica Nazarene University
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Olathe, KS
 

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,508enrollment
  • $28,787net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 916-1118SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

50 miles from Topeka

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Brown Mackie College Kansas City
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Lenexa, KS
 

Brown Mackie College Kansas City

Private 2 Year

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  • 171enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

52 miles from Topeka

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Flint Hills Technical College
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Emporia, KS
 

Flint Hills Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,610enrollment
  • $16,106net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

51 miles from Topeka

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Kansas City Kansas Community College
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Kansas City, KS
 

Kansas City Kansas Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,676enrollment
  • $10,591net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

51 miles from Topeka

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Manhattan Area Technical College and is 50.6 miles from Topeka. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Manhattan Area Technical College are $8,400 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Manhattan Area Technical 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.