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Best Kansas Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 37 community colleges serving 111,349 students in Kansas (26 public colleges and 11 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Kansas is approximately $3,402 per year for in-state students and $4,296 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,451 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Central Christian College of Kansas, Flint Hills Technical College, and Manhattan Area Technical College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Kansas is 84% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 40%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 16:1.

Top Ranked Kansas Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
Central Christian College of Kansas
Private not-for-profit
1200 S Main
McPherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-0723
| 738 students
Flint Hills Technical College
Public
3301 W 18th St
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-4600
| 3,152 students
3136 Dickens Ave
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2800
| 1,245 students
3033 US Highway 24
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2276
| 1,387 students
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence
Private for-profit
947 New Hampshire
Lawrence, KS 66045
(785) 856-3903
| 41 students
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Wichita
Private for-profit
650 N Carriage Parkway, Ste 55
Wichita, KS 67208
(913) 406-8072
| 82 students
Allen County Community College
Public
1801 N Cottonwood
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-5116
| 3,031 students
245 NE 30th Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 792-2701
| 10,516 students
Bellus Academy
Private for-profit
1130 Westloop Place
Manhattan, KS 66502
(858) 748-1490
| 200 students
Bryan University (Topeka)
Private, for profit
1527 SW Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 272-0889
| 63 students
Butler Community College
Public
901 S Haverhill Rd
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 321-2222
| 9,440 students
Cloud County Community College
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Public
2221 Campus Dr
Concordia, KS 66901
(785) 243-1435
| 2,276 students
Coffeyville Community College
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Public
400 W 11th St
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 251-7700
| 1,908 students
Colby Community College
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Public
1255 S Range
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 462-3984
| 2,258 students
125 S 2nd St
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 442-0430
| 3,245 students
Dodge City Community College
Public
2501 N 14th Ave
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 225-1321
| 2,311 students
Donnelly College
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Private not-for-profit
608 N 18th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 621-6000
| 561 students
Fort Scott Community College
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Public
2108 S Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-2700
| 2,059 students
Galen Health Institutes-Wichita
Private for-profit
551 N. Hillside Street, Suite 410
Wichita, KS 67214
(877) 223-7040
| 0 students
Garden City Community College
Public
801 Campus Dr
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 276-7611
| 2,640 students
Hesston College
Private not-for-profit
301 South Main
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-4221
| 372 students
Highland Community College
Public
606 W Main
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-6000
| 3,738 students
Hutchinson Community College
Public
1300 N Plum St
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-3500
| 7,432 students
Independence Community College
Public
1057 West College Avenue
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-4100
| 1,035 students
12345 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 469-8500
| 24,632 students
7250 State Ave
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913) 334-1100
| 6,523 students
Labette Community College
Public
200 S 14th
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6700
| 1,908 students
800 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-2820
| 2,057 students
1501 W Riley St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6204
| 289 students
1209 Harrison Ave
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-3641
| 694 students
Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence
Private, for profit
1601 W 23rd Street, Suite 200
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 841-9640
| 113 students
Pratt Community College
Public
348 NE SR 61
Pratt, KS 67124
(620) 672-5641
| 1,703 students
Rasmussen University-Kansas
Private for-profit
3722 SW Burlingame Road
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 228-7320
| 865 students
Salina Area Technical College
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Public
2562 Centennial Road
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3100
| 1,408 students
1801 N. Kansas Ave.
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-1951
| 2,296 students
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Community Colleges in Kansas (Closed)

School
Location
Students
9705 Lenexa Dr.
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 768-1900
| 458 students
2106 South 9th Street
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 825-5422
| 452 students
8111 E. 32nd Street North, Suite 103
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 609-4100
| 189 students
1620 nw gage
Topeka, KS 66618
(785) 232-5858
| 0 students
10700 Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 385-7700
| 1,391 students

Overview

This State (KS)
Total Faculty
155 staff
Number of Programs Offered
28

Student Body

Total Enrollment
2,057 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
# Full-Time Students
606 students
# Part-Time Students
1,451 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
229 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
569 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,424 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
% Asian
3%
% Hispanic
15%
% Black
8%
% White
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
% Two or more races
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
% Unknown races
6%
Diversity Score
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
41%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
31%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,000

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$3,402
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,296
Private State Tuition Fees
$17,451
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,892
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,467
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Total Avg.
n/a
SAT Reading
445
SAT Math
445
SAT Writing
365
ACT Total Avg.
21
ACT Composite
21
ACT English
21
ACT Math
20

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Kansas?
There are 37 community colleges serving 111,349 students in Kansas.
How much do community colleges cost in Kansas?
The average tuition for community colleges in Kansas is approximately $3,402 per year for in-state students and $4,296 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,451.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Kansas?
What is community college acceptance rate in Kansas?
The average community college acceptance rate in Kansas is 84% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Kansas?
Community colleges in Kansas have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Kansas?
Community colleges in Kansas have approximately 40% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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