Colleges Near Kansas City

Colleges and universities near me in the Kansas City, Kansas area

There are 20 colleges in Kansas City and 45 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 136,374 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kansas with a population of 145,786, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Kansas City. Driving time to these schools from Kansas City 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 Kansas City.
Kansas City, KS within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

0 miles from Kansas City

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Donnelly College
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Kansas City, KS
 

Donnelly College

Private 4 Year

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  • 358enrollment
  • $18,283net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

5 miles from Kansas City

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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

6 miles from Kansas City

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Central Baptist Theological Seminary
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Shawnee, KS
 

Central Baptist Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

9 miles from Kansas City

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Kansas Christian College
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Overland Park, KS
 

Kansas Christian College

Private 4 Year

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  • 188enrollment
  • $14,213net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

10 miles from Kansas City

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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

9 miles from Kansas City

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Kansas City Art Institute
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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

10 miles from Kansas City

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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
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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

10 miles from Kansas City

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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

9 miles from Kansas City

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University of Missouri Kansas City
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Kansas City, MO

University of Missouri Kansas City

Public 4 Year

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#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

11 miles from Kansas City

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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

10 miles from Kansas City

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City Vision University
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Kansas City, MO
 

City Vision University

Private 4 Year

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

9 miles from Kansas City

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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

12 miles from Kansas City

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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

11 miles from Kansas City

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Research College of Nursing
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Kansas City, MO
 

Research College of Nursing

Private 4 Year

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

13 miles from Kansas City

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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

13 miles from Kansas City

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National American University Overland Park
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Overland Park, KS
 

National American University Overland Park

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 254enrollment
  • $19,115net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

13 miles from Kansas City

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Pinnacle Career Institute North Kansas City
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Kansas City, MO
 

Pinnacle Career Institute North Kansas City

Private 2 Year

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

13 miles from Kansas City

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Kansas City Kansas Community College and is 0.3 miles from Kansas City. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Kansas City Kansas Community College are $3,120 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Kansas City Kansas 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.