The Best Kansas Big Colleges

These are the top ranked large, public and private, four-year colleges in Kansas as ranked by CollegeSimply. These schools all have total enrollment of 20,000 or more. Leading the list for 2027 is University of Kansas. Learn how the Best Large Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.

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University of Kansas Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Lawrence, KS
  • 3.5 | 6 reviews
  • 29,792 total enrollment

KU is a large public university known for undergraduate journalism, pharmacy, and business. The hillside campus sits in the college town of Lawrence.

#1 Best Value in Kansas 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1070-1300
  • Avg GPA 3.66
  • Acceptance Rate 93%
  • Net Price $19,205
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Kansas State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Manhattan, KS
  • | 0 reviews
  • 20,295 total enrollment

Kansas State is a large public university known for undergraduate agriculture, animal sciences, and architecture. The residential campus anchors the college town of Manhattan in the Flint Hills.

#2 Best Colleges in Kansas 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1060-1260
  • Avg GPA 3.77
  • Acceptance Rate 82%
  • Net Price $20,527
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