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.


43 results

Haskell Indian Nations University
H
Lawrence, KS

Haskell Indian Nations University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

Applications Due Jun 1

29 miles from Merriam

University of Kansas
K
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

30 miles from Merriam

Baker University
B
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

31 miles from Merriam

Pinnacle Career Institute Lawrence
P
Lawrence, KS
 

Pinnacle Career Institute Lawrence

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

31 miles from Merriam

Ottawa University Ottawa
O
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

42 miles from Merriam

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

44 miles from Merriam

Wentworth Military Academy & Junior College
W
Lexington, MO
 

Wentworth Military Academy & Junior College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 704enrollment
  • $19,099net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Merriam

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.