Colleges Near Independence

Colleges and universities near me in the Independence, Missouri area

There are 2 colleges in Independence and 42 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 140,607 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Missouri with a population of 116,830, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Independence. Driving time to these schools from Independence should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas 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 Independence.
Independence, MO within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

33 miles from Independence

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University of Central Missouri
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Warrensburg, MO

University of Central Missouri

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 11,637enrollment
  • $15,117net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

39 miles from Independence

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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

48 miles from Independence

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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

50 miles from Independence

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University of Kansas
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Lawrence, KS

University of Kansas

Public 4 Year

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#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

49 miles from Independence

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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

50 miles from Independence

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Metropolitan Community College Blue River and is 0.6 miles from Independence. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Metropolitan Community College Blue River are $4,710 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Metropolitan Community College Blue River 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.