Best Kansas Community Colleges (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 31 community colleges serving 71,463 students in Kansas (27 public colleges and 4 private colleges).
For Kansas community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,484 per year for in-state students and $4,443 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $18,155 per year (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include Northwest Kansas Technical College, Salina Area Technical College and Flint Hills Technical College.
Kansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 37% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(KS) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
3%
Hispanic
14%
Black
9%
White
63%
Two or more races
4%
Non Resident
2%
Unknown
4%
KS All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked Kansas Community Colleges (2024)

College
Location
Students
Flint Hills Technical College
Public
3301 W 18th St
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-4600
| 1,222 students
Hesston College
Private not-for-profit
301 South Main
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-4221
| 359 students
12345 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 469-8500
| 13,891 students
3136 Dickens Ave
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2800
| 842 students
3033 US Highway 24
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2276
| 843 students
1209 Harrison St
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-3641
| 676 students
Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence
Private, for profit
1601 W 23rd Street, Suite 200
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 841-9640
| 113 students
Salina Area Technical College
Salina Area Technical College Photo - Salina Tech ranks first in Kansas for Student Success, according to the Kansas Board of Regents.
Public
2562 Centennial Road
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3100
| 791 students
Allen County Community College
Public
1801 N Cottonwood
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-5116
| 2,113 students
245 NE 30th Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 792-2701
| 4,094 students
Butler Community College
Public
901 S Haverhill Rd
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 321-2222
| 7,175 students
Central Christian College of Kansas
Private not-for-profit
1200 S Main
McPherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-0723
| 629 students
Cloud County Community College
Cloud County Community College Photo - We are currently renovating our gymnasium. Check out the new floor!
Public
2221 Campus Dr
Concordia, KS 66901
(785) 243-1435
| 1,589 students
Coffeyville Community College
Coffeyville Community College Photo - Coffeyville Community College is a vibrant and inclusive institution located in Coffeyville, Kansas.
Public
400 W 11th St
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 251-7700
| 2,971 students
Colby Community College
Colby Community College Photo
Public
1255 S Range
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 462-3984
| 1,327 students
125 S 2nd St
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 442-0430
| 2,475 students
Dodge City Community College
Public
2501 N 14th Ave
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 225-1321
| 1,459 students
Donnelly College
Donnelly College Photo - Students in Freshman Seminar
Public
608 N 18th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 621-6000
| 336 students
Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott Community College Photo
Public
2108 S Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-2700
| 1,617 students
Garden City Community College
Public
801 Campus Dr
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 276-7611
| 1,868 students
Highland Community College
Public
606 W Main
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-6000
| 2,700 students
Hutchinson Community College
Public
1300 N Plum St
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-3500
| 4,907 students
Independence Community College
Public
1057 West College Avenue
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-4100
| 798 students
7250 State Ave
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913) 334-1100
| 5,148 students
Labette Community College
Public
200 S 14th
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6700
| 1,464 students
800 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-2820
| 1,727 students
1501 W Riley St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6204
| 289 students
Pratt Community College
Public
348 NE SR 61
Pratt, KS 67124
(620) 672-5641
| 1,164 students
Rasmussen University-Kansas
Private for-profit
620 SW Governor View
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 228-7320
| 690 students
1801 N. Kansas Ave.
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-1951
| 1,580 students
4004 N Webb Rd. Bldg 100
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 677-9400
| 4,606 students
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Kansas

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
1527 SW Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 272-0889
| 63 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Kansas?
There are 31 community colleges serving 71,463 students in Kansas.
How much do community colleges cost in Kansas?
For Kansas community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,484 per year for in-state students and $4,443 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $18,155 per year.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Kansas?
The best top ranked community colleges in Kansas include Northwest Kansas Technical College, Salina Area Technical College and Flint Hills Technical College.
What is community college diversity score in Kansas?
Kansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Kansas?
Kansas community college are approximately 37% minority students (majority Hispanic).

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