2020 Guide to Colleges in Kansas

If you’re looking for a great school where you can get a quality education, you may want to consider one of the many colleges and universities in Kansas. The state is home to several institutions of higher learning, 27 of which are ranked in College Factual’s 2020 analysis.

Best Colleges in Kansas

crest image University of Kansas

Located in Lawrence in what is generally considered a city setting, KU is ranked #1 in the state of Kansas. KU supports roughly 20,900 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Learn more about University of Kansas.

crest image Kansas State University

Located in Manhattan in what is generally considered a city setting, K – State is ranked #2 in the state of Kansas. K – State supports roughly 21,000 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Learn more about Kansas State University.

crest image Benedictine College

Located in Atchison in what is generally considered a small town setting, Benedictine College is ranked #3 in the state of Kansas. Benedictine College supports roughly 2,300 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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crest image Baker University

Located in Baldwin City in what is generally considered a small town setting, Baker is ranked #4 in the state of Kansas. Baker supports roughly 2,400 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

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crest image Wichita State University

Located in Wichita in what is generally considered a city setting, WSU is ranked #5 in the state of Kansas. WSU supports roughly 12,700 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Learn more about Wichita State University.

crest image Newman University

Located in Wichita in what is generally considered a city setting, Newman University is ranked #6 in the state of Kansas. Newman University supports roughly 3,900 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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crest image MidAmerica Nazarene University

Located in Olathe in what is generally considered a suburban setting, MNU is ranked #7 in the state of Kansas. MNU supports roughly 1,800 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

Learn more about MidAmerica Nazarene University.

crest image Pittsburg State University

Located in Pittsburg in what is generally considered a small town setting, Pitt State is ranked #8 in the state of Kansas. Pitt State supports roughly 6,500 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Learn more about Pittsburg State University.

crest image Emporia State University

Located in Emporia in what is generally considered a small town setting, ESU is ranked #9 in the state of Kansas. ESU supports roughly 4,000 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Learn more about Emporia State University.

crest image University of Saint Mary

Located in Leavenworth in what is generally considered a small town setting, University of St. Mary is ranked #10 in the state of Kansas. University of St. Mary supports roughly 900 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

Learn more about University of Saint Mary.

See the full list of ranked colleges in Kansas.