Colleges Near Merriam

Colleges and universities near me in the Merriam, Kansas area

There are 43 colleges within 50 miles of Merriam enrolling a total of 132,285 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kansas with a population of 11,003, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Merriam. The nearest college is Kansas Christian College in Overland Park at a distance of 2.1 miles from Merriam. Driving time to these schools from Merriam 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 Merriam.
Merriam, KS within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

43 results

Kansas Christian College
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Overland Park, KS
 

Kansas Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

2 miles from Merriam

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Brown Mackie College Kansas City
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Lenexa, KS
 

Brown Mackie College Kansas City

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

5 miles from Merriam

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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

5 miles from Merriam

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Johnson County Community College
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Overland Park, KS
 

Johnson County Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 16,497enrollment
  • $13,733net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

7 miles from Merriam

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Cleveland Chiropractic College
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Overland Park, KS
 

Cleveland Chiropractic College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 614enrollment
  • $33,239net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

6 miles from Merriam

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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

6 miles from Merriam

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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

6 miles from Merriam

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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

7 miles from Merriam

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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

8 miles from Merriam

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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

7 miles from Merriam

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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

8 miles from Merriam

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Research College of Nursing
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Kansas City, MO
 

Research College of Nursing

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

7 miles from Merriam

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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

7 miles from Merriam

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Wright Career College
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Overland Park, Kansas
 

Wright Career College

Private 2 Year

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  • 872enrollment
  • $13,915net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

7 miles from Merriam

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Avila University
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Kansas City, MO
 

Avila University

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

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

9 miles from Merriam

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DeVry University Missouri
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Kansas City, Missouri
 

DeVry University Missouri

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

9 miles from Merriam

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Pinnacle Career Institute South Kansas City
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Kansas City, MO
 

Pinnacle Career Institute South Kansas City

Private 2 Year

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

Applications Due Jun 1

8 miles from Merriam

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University of Phoenix Kansas City Campus
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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

8 miles from Merriam

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Johnson County Community College and is 6.8 miles from Merriam. 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.