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MidAmerica Nazarene University

#508 KANSAS

MidAmerica Nazarene University is a small private college located in Olathe, KS ranked 1st in Kansas. It has a total of 1,617 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 54.64% of applicants. MidAmerica Nazarene University offers 83 different majors and is best known for its Multicultural and Diversity Studies and Organizational Leadership programs, which are respectively ranked 3rd and 11th in the nation. With an annual tuition of $31,036 per year, MidAmerica Nazarene University is reasonably high-priced. 57.46% of students graduate starting the next chapter of their lives, employment. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to draw close to $42,900 per year, which is 3% over the national median.

Olathe, KS

www.mnu.edu

B

Rating

55%

Acceptance

3,819

Students

#508

Ranking

$31,036

Tuition

Ottawa University-Ottawa

#519 KANSAS

Ottawa University-Ottawa is a very small private institution located in Ottawa, KS ranked 2nd in Kansas. It has a total of 744 full-time undergraduate students and is quite competitive, with a 14.54% acceptance rate. Ottawa University-Ottawa offers 38 different majors and is best known for its Kinesiology and Exercise Science program, which is ranked 21st in the nation. With an annual tuition of $28,980 per year, Ottawa University-Ottawa is somewhat moderately high-priced. 29.28% of students graduate ready to the next chapter of their lives, working. Open graduating, alumni go on to draw about $41,500 per year, which is 0% less than the national median.

Ottawa, KS

www.ottawa.edu

B

Rating

15%

Acceptance

829

Students

#519

Ranking

$28,980

Tuition

University of Kansas

#563 KANSAS

University of Kansas is a very large public university located in Lawrence, KS ranked 3rd in Kansas. It has a total of 21,107 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 93.1% of applicants. University of Kansas offers 369 different majors and is best known for its German Studies, Physical Education, and Behavioral Sciences programs (nationally ranked 5th, 6th, and 7th respectively). With an annual tuition of $10,092 for students from Kansas and $26,960 for those from out-of-state, University of Kansas is reasonably high-priced. 55.48% of students graduate ready to the next phase of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to take home around $48,800 per year, which is 17% over the national median.

Lawrence, KS

https://ku.edu

B-

Rating

93%

Acceptance

31,088

Students

#563

Ranking

$26,960

Tuition

Washburn Institute of Technology

#644 KANSAS

Washburn Institute of Technology is a small public university located in Topeka, KS ranked 4th in Kansas. It has a total of 2,180 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 50.35% of applicants. Washburn Institute of Technology offers 39 different majors. With an annual tuition of $6,816 per year, Washburn Institute of Technology is very affordable. 45.23% of students graduate starting the next phase of their lives, joining the workforce. After college, alumni go on to earn close to $40,300 per year, which is 3% less than the national median.

Topeka, KS

www.washburntech.edu

C+

Rating

50%

Acceptance

2,180

Students

#644

Ranking

$6,816

Tuition

Southwestern College

#662 KANSAS

Southwestern College is a small private institution located in Winfield, KS ranked 5th in Kansas. It has a total of 1,933 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 51.57% of applicants. Southwestern College offers 80 different majors and is best known for its Computer Programming, Operations Management and Supervision, and Organizational Leadership programs (nationally ranked 8th, 23rd, and 25th respectively). With an annual tuition of $31,500 per year, Southwestern College is somewhat moderately costly. 46.28% of students graduate moving on to the next chapter of their lives, employment. After finishing college, alumni go on to bring home approximately $46,400 per year, which is 12% greater than the national median.

Winfield, KS

https://www.sckans.edu

C+

Rating

52%

Acceptance

2,221

Students

#662

Ranking

$31,500

Tuition

Hesston College

#704 KANSAS

Hesston College is a very small private associates college located in Hesston, KS ranked 6th in Kansas. It has a total of 471 full-time undergraduate students. Hesston College offers 6 different majors and is best known for its Registered Nursing program, which is ranked 39th in America. With an annual tuition of $27,240 per year, Hesston College is reasonably costly. 46.76% of students graduate ready to the next phase of their lives, working. After finishing college, alumni go on to take home near $41,000 per year, which is 1% below the national median.

Hesston, KS

www.hesston.edu

C+

Rating

100%

Acceptance

471

Students

#704

Ranking

$27,240

Tuition

Kansas State University

#731 KANSAS

Kansas State University is a very large public university located in Manhattan, KS ranked 7th in Kansas. It has a total of 19,196 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 95.37% of applicants. Kansas State University offers 283 different majors and is best known for its Secondary Education and Teaching, Horticultural Science, and Natural Sciences programs (nationally ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respectively). With an annual tuition of $9,375 for in-state students and $25,251 for those from out-of-state, Kansas State University is somewhat moderately high-priced. 55.95% of students graduate starting the next chapter of their lives, working. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to make approximately $45,600 per year, which is 10% over the national median.

Manhattan, KS

www.k-state.edu

C+

Rating

95%

Acceptance

24,546

Students

#731

Ranking

$25,251

Tuition

Newman University

#733 KANSAS

Newman University is a small private college located in Wichita, KS ranked 8th in Kansas. It has a total of 3,637 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting a bit north of two in every three applicants. Newman University offers 50 different majors and is best known for its Counseling Psychology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Ultrasound Technology, and Theological and Ministerial Studies programs (nationally ranked 8th, 18th, and 23rd respectively). With an annual tuition of $30,386 per year, Newman University is somewhat moderately costly. 50.23% of students graduate moving on to the next phase of their lives, employment. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to make close to $44,000 per year, which is 6% above the national median.

Wichita, KS

www.newmanu.edu

C+

Rating

67%

Acceptance

4,482

Students

#733

Ranking

$30,386

Tuition

Northwest Kansas Technical College

#886 KANSAS

Northwest Kansas Technical College is a very small public university located in Goodland, KS ranked 9th in Kansas. It has a total of 908 full-time undergraduate students. Northwest Kansas Technical College offers 38 different majors. 54.85% of students graduate ready to the next phase of their lives, employment. Open graduating, alumni go on to make around $36,500 per year, which is 12% below the national median.

Goodland, KS

www.nwktc.edu

C+

Rating

100%

Acceptance

908

Students

#886

Ranking

-

Tuition

Crave Beauty Academy

#986 KANSAS

Crave Beauty Academy is a very small for-profit university located in Wichita, KS ranked 10th in Kansas. It has a total of 368 full-time undergraduate students. Crave Beauty Academy offers 4 different majors. 75% of students graduate beginning the next stage of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to make more or less $20,100 per year, which is 52% under the national median.

Wichita, KS

www.cravebeautyacademy.com

C+

Rating

100%

Acceptance

368

Students

#986

Ranking

-

Tuition

Friends University

#1016 KANSAS

Friends University is a small private institution located in Wichita, KS ranked 11th in Kansas. It has a total of 1,796 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting close to 44.4% of applicants. Friends University offers 56 different majors and is best known for its Non-Profit Management and Zoology programs, which are respectively ranked 15th and 43rd in the United States. With an annual tuition of $28,944 per year, Friends University is reasonably expensive. 21.22% of students graduate moving on to the next chapter of their lives, employment. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to make approximately $41,800 per year, which is 1% over the national median.

Wichita, KS

www.friends.edu

C+

Rating

46%

Acceptance

2,640

Students

#1016

Ranking

$28,944

Tuition

Baker University

#1165 KANSAS

Baker University is a small private college located in Baldwin City, KS ranked 12th in Kansas. It has a total of 2,214 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, with a 87.98% acceptance rate. Baker University offers 56 different majors and is best known for its International Business, Business, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science programs (respectively ranked 2nd, 4th, and 7th in Kansas). With an annual tuition of $29,300 per year, Baker University is somewhat moderately high-priced. 59.08% of students graduate ready to the next chapter of their lives, working. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to take home more or less $51,300 per year, which is 24% above the national median.

Baldwin City, KS

https://www.bakeru.edu

C+

Rating

88%

Acceptance

3,506

Students

#1165

Ranking

$29,300

Tuition

Kansas Wesleyan University

#1166 KANSAS

Kansas Wesleyan University is a very small private institution located in Salina, KS ranked 13th in Kansas. It has a total of 751 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 60.63% acceptance rate. Kansas Wesleyan University offers 68 different majors and is best known for its Secondary Education and Teaching, Computer and Information Sciences, and Fitness Administration programs (respectively ranked 3rd, 4th, and 5th in Kansas). With an annual tuition of $29,500 per year, Kansas Wesleyan University is somewhat moderately high-priced. 44.09% of students graduate beginning the next stage of their lives, entering the labor force. Open graduating, alumni go on to generate close to $40,300 per year, which is 3% under the national median.

Salina, KS

www.kwu.edu

C+

Rating

61%

Acceptance

849

Students

#1166

Ranking

$29,500

Tuition

Ottawa University-Kansas City

#1180 KANSAS

Ottawa University-Kansas City is a very small private university located in Overland Park, KS ranked 14th in Kansas. It has a total of 502 full-time undergraduate students. Ottawa University-Kansas City offers 42 different majors and is best known for its Human Services, Health Care Administration, and Human Resources programs (respectively ranked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in Kansas). 29.28% of students graduate beginning the next phase of their lives, working. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to take home roughly $41,500 per year, which is 0% under the national median.

Overland Park, KS

www.ottawa.edu

C+

Rating

100%

Acceptance

806

Students

#1180

Ranking

$11,976

Tuition

Benedictine College

#1192 KANSAS

Benedictine College is a small private college located in Atchison, KS ranked 15th in Kansas. It has a total of 2,130 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 97.05% of applicants. Benedictine College offers 57 different majors and is best known for its Religious Education and Theological and Ministerial Studies programs, which are respectively ranked 16th and 48th in America. With an annual tuition of $29,730 per year, Benedictine College is somewhat moderately high-priced. 52.54% of students graduate beginning the next stage of their lives, employment. After college, alumni go on to earn approximately $40,100 per year, which is 3% less than the national median.

Atchison, KS

www.benedictine.edu

C+

Rating

97%

Acceptance

2,216

Students

#1192

Ranking

$29,730

Tuition

Tabor College

#1241 KANSAS

Tabor College is a very small private institution located in Hillsboro, KS ranked 16th in Kansas. It has a total of 718 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 55.91% acceptance rate. Tabor College offers 57 different majors and is best known for its Accounting and Finance program, which is ranked 16th in the United States. With an annual tuition of $28,400 per year, Tabor College is reasonably expensive. 39.71% of students graduate ready to the next phase of their lives, entering the labor force. After college, alumni go on to draw roughly $40,800 per year, which is 2% under the national median.

Hillsboro, KS

tabor.edu/

C+

Rating

56%

Acceptance

790

Students

#1241

Ranking

$28,400

Tuition

Washburn University

#1282 KANSAS

Washburn University is a mid-sized public college located in Topeka, KS ranked 17th in Kansas. It has a total of 6,589 full-time undergraduate students. Washburn University offers 112 different majors and is best known for its Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Ultrasound Technology, Industrial Management, and Legal Support Services programs (nationally ranked 28th, 32nd, and 34th respectively). With an annual tuition of $8,594 for students from Kansas and $19,346 for those from out-of-state, Washburn University is reasonably priced. 45.23% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, joining the labor force. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to take home near $40,300 per year, which is 3% less than the national median.

Topeka, KS

www.washburn.edu

C

Rating

100%

Acceptance

7,534

Students

#1282

Ranking

$19,346

Tuition

North Central Kansas Technical College

#1322 KANSAS

North Central Kansas Technical College is a very small public associates college located in Beloit, KS ranked 18th in Kansas. It has a total of 1,219 full-time undergraduate students. North Central Kansas Technical College offers 27 different majors. With an annual tuition of $4,512 per year, North Central Kansas Technical College is quite inexpensive. 58.08% of students graduate moving on to the next stage of their lives, working. After finishing college, alumni go on to earn about $39,600 per year, which is 5% under the national median.

Beloit, KS

www.ncktc.edu

C

Rating

100%

Acceptance

1,219

Students

#1322

Ranking

$4,512

Tuition

Fort Hays State University

#1347 KANSAS

Fort Hays State University is a large public institution located in Hays, KS ranked 19th in Kansas. It has a total of 14,705 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, with a 91.15% acceptance rate. Fort Hays State University offers 79 different majors and is best known for its International Economics, Technology Teacher Education, and Business Teacher Education programs (nationally ranked 5th, 6th, and 6th respectively). With an annual tuition of $3,990 for students from Kansas and $14,070 for those from out-of-state, Fort Hays State University is reasonably priced. 40.99% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, employment. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to bring home more or less $38,200 per year, which is 8% below the national median.

Hays, KS

www.fhsu.edu

C

Rating

91%

Acceptance

18,343

Students

#1347

Ranking

$14,070

Tuition

Manhattan Area Technical College

#1350 KANSAS

Manhattan Area Technical College is a very small public university located in Manhattan, KS ranked 20th in Kansas. It has a total of 1,153 full-time undergraduate students. Manhattan Area Technical College offers 36 different majors. With an annual tuition of $5,040 per year, Manhattan Area Technical College is very low-priced. 42.1% of students graduate moving on to the next phase of their lives, working. After finishing college, alumni go on to generate approximately $39,400 per year, which is 5% less than the national median.

Manhattan, KS

https://manhattantech.edu

C

Rating

100%

Acceptance

1,153

Students

#1350

Ranking

$5,040

Tuition

Emporia State University

#1364 KANSAS

Emporia State University is a mid-sized public institution located in Emporia, KS ranked 21st in Kansas. It has a total of 3,942 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, with a 84.67% acceptance rate. Emporia State University offers 92 different majors and is best known for its Health Teacher Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, and Mathematics Teacher Education programs (nationally ranked 28th, 33rd, and 45th respectively). With an annual tuition of $5,154 for students from Kansas and $19,071 for those from out-of-state, Emporia State University is moderately priced. 48.16% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, working. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to draw roughly $37,100 per year, which is 11% less than the national median.

Emporia, KS

www.emporia.edu

C

Rating

85%

Acceptance

7,177

Students

#1364

Ranking

$19,071

Tuition

Wichita State University

#1375 KANSAS

Wichita State University is a large public university located in Wichita, KS ranked 22nd in Kansas. It has a total of 14,148 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 91.7% of applicants. Wichita State University offers 185 different majors and is best known for its History Teacher Education, Exercise Physiology, and Dental Hygiene programs (nationally ranked 28th, 40th, and 43rd respectively). With an annual tuition of $6,708 for students from Kansas and $15,890 for those from out-of-state, Wichita State University is moderately priced. 44.92% of students graduate ready to the next chapter of their lives, working. After college, alumni go on to bring in approximately $40,400 per year, which is 3% less than the national median.

Wichita, KS

www.wichita.edu

C

Rating

92%

Acceptance

17,371

Students

#1375

Ranking

$15,890

Tuition

McPherson College

#1402 KANSAS

McPherson College is a very small private institution located in McPherson, KS ranked 23rd in Kansas. It has a total of 830 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 52.1% of applicants. McPherson College offers 45 different majors and is best known for its Health and Fitness, Engineering Technologies, and Teacher Education and Professional Development programs (respectively ranked 3rd, 3rd, and 6th in Kansas). With an annual tuition of $29,146 per year, McPherson College is reasonably expensive. 33.33% of students graduate starting the next stage of their lives, employment. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to bring home around $39,300 per year, which is 5% below the national median.

McPherson, KS

www.mcpherson.edu

C

Rating

52%

Acceptance

881

Students

#1402

Ranking

$29,146

Tuition

Sterling College

#1409 KANSAS

Sterling College is a very small private college located in Sterling, KS ranked 24th in Kansas. It has a total of 790 full-time undergraduate students and is somewhat competitive, accepting hardly less than 2/5 of applicants. Sterling College offers 36 different majors and is best known for its Athletic Training, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Communication and Media Studies programs (respectively ranked 3rd, 4th, and 4th in Kansas). With an annual tuition of $26,000 per year, Sterling College is reasonably pricey. 33.67% of students graduate ready to the next phase of their lives, joining the labor market. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to make approximately $35,700 per year, which is 14% below the national median.

Sterling, KS

www.sterling.edu

C

Rating

40%

Acceptance

800

Students

#1409

Ranking

$26,000

Tuition

Flint Hills Technical College

#1429 KANSAS

Flint Hills Technical College is a small public university located in Emporia, KS ranked 25th in Kansas. It has a total of 2,135 full-time undergraduate students. Flint Hills Technical College offers 35 different majors. With an annual tuition of $4,000 per year, Flint Hills Technical College is quite low-priced. 46.59% of students graduate starting the next phase of their lives, entering the labor market. After college, alumni go on to take in around $32,700 per year, which is 21% under the national median.

Emporia, KS

www.fhtc.edu

C

Rating

100%

Acceptance

2,135

Students

#1429

Ranking

$4,000

Tuition