The Best Kansas City Private Colleges

Kansas City, Missouri area Colleges

There are 2 ranked private colleges within the Kansas City city limits and 6 private colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 12,592 students. If you're looking for a large school, Rockhurst University enrolls the most students with 1,733 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, University of Saint Mary offers the lowest tuition for private colleges in the Kansas City area at $32,750 per year.

The top rated private college in the area is Rockhurst University which is ranked #290 in the nation by CollegeSimply.

The Kansas City area is home to popular nationally ranked private institutions like Rockhurst University.
Kansas City, MO within 50 miles Private 4 year 2 year

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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

  • 3,496enrollment
  • $23,785net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1116-1246SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

7 miles from Kansas City

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MidAmerica Nazarene University
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Olathe, KS
 

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,539enrollment
  • $29,992net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 928-1118SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

21 miles from Kansas City

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Baker University
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Baldwin City, KS

Baker University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,945enrollment
  • $23,410net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 970-1130SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

42 miles from Kansas City

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Benedictine College
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Atchison, KS
 

Benedictine College

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 2,465enrollment
  • $28,451net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1117-1310SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

43 miles from Kansas City

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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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#5 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,414enrollment
  • $23,611net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 926-1093SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

22 miles from Kansas City

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Avila University
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Kansas City, MO
 

Avila University

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,733enrollment
  • $17,482net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 800-1000SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

15 miles from Kansas City

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