The Best Value Kansas Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Kansas for 2023

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in Kansas based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking but additionally factors in the typical price paid by students to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2023 as the overall best value college in Kansas is University of Kansas. The highest value public state college is also University of Kansas. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.


8 results

University of Kansas
K
Lawrence, KS
University of Kansas

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#1 Best Value in Kansas

  • 26,780enrollment
  • $20,054net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1330SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

Baker University
B
Baldwin City, KS
Baker University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Value in Kansas

  • 2,364enrollment
  • $23,243net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 970-1130SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

Benedictine College
B
Atchison, KS
 
Benedictine College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Value in Kansas

  • 2,287enrollment
  • $27,364net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1350SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Friends University
F
Wichita, KS
 
Friends University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Value in Kansas

  • 1,692enrollment
  • $21,609net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 960-1140SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 24

MidAmerica Nazarene University
M
Olathe, KS
 
MidAmerica Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Value in Kansas

  • 1,584enrollment
  • $29,406net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 820-990SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

University of Saint Mary
S
Leavenworth, KS
 
University of Saint Mary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Value in Kansas

  • 1,280enrollment
  • $22,029net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 9

Southwestern College
S
Winfield, KS
 
Southwestern College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Value in Kansas

  • 1,282enrollment
  • $25,012net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 920-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Wichita State University
W
Wichita, KS
Wichita State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Value in Kansas

  • 15,394enrollment
  • $14,357net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 983-1220SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15