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Best Kansas Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 37 community colleges serving 79,557 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 average community college acceptance rate in Kansas is 85% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 41%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 28:1.

Top-Ranked Kansas Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
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
Enrollment: 1,908 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 In-state tuition: $105 Out-state tuition: $135 Minority enrollment: 49%
Central Christian College of Kansas
Private not-for-profit
1200 S Main
McPherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-0723
Enrollment: 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Acceptance rate: 53% Private-state tuition: $16,204 Minority enrollment: 48%
Flint Hills Technical College
Public
3301 W 18th St
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-4600
Enrollment: 1,794 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 In-state tuition: $5,429 Out-state tuition: $5,429 Minority enrollment: 33%
Fort Hays Tech North Central
Public
3033 US Highway 24
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2276
Enrollment: 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Acceptance rate: 80% In-state tuition: $5,098 Out-state tuition: $5,098 Minority enrollment: 10%
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence
Private for-profit
947 New Hampshire
Lawrence, KS 66045
(785) 856-3903
Enrollment: 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Wichita
Private for-profit
600 S Tyler Road
Wichita, KS 67209
(316) 530-7770
Enrollment: 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Allen County Community College
Public
1801 N Cottonwood
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-5116
Enrollment: 1,855 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 In-state tuition: $2,784 Out-state tuition: $2,784 Minority enrollment: 25%
Barton County Community College
Public
245 NE 30th Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 792-2701
Enrollment: 5,092 students In-state tuition: $3,008 Out-state tuition: $4,000 Minority enrollment: 37%
Bellus Academy
Private for-profit
1130 Westloop Place
Manhattan, KS 66502
(858) 748-1490
Enrollment: 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Bryan University (Topeka)
Private, for profit
1527 SW Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 272-0889
Enrollment: 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Private-state tuition: $15,336 Minority enrollment: 24%
Butler Community College
Public
901 S Haverhill Rd
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 321-2222
Enrollment: 6,841 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 In-state tuition: $3,294 Out-state tuition: $5,034 Minority enrollment: 40%
Cloud County Community College
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Public
2221 Campus Dr
Concordia, KS 66901
(785) 243-1435
Enrollment: 1,715 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $3,060 Out-state tuition: $4,680 Minority enrollment: 34%
Colby Community College
Colby Community College Photo
Public
1255 S Range
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 462-3984
Enrollment: 1,409 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $121 Out-state tuition: $175 Minority enrollment: 26%
Cowley County Community College
Public
125 S 2nd St
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 442-0430
Enrollment: 2,235 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $3,204 Out-state tuition: $5,256 Minority enrollment: 34%
Dodge City Community College
Public
2501 N 14th Ave
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 225-1321
Enrollment: 1,655 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 In-state tuition: $2,700 Out-state tuition: $3,000 Minority enrollment: 65%
Donnelly College
Donnelly College Photo - Students in Freshman Seminar
Private not-for-profit
608 N 18th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 621-6000
Enrollment: 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott Community College Photo
Public
2108 S Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-2700
Enrollment: 1,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 In-state tuition: $2,760 Out-state tuition: $4,440 Minority enrollment: 21%
Galen Health Institutes-Wichita
Private for-profit
551 N. Hillside Street, Suite 410
Wichita, KS 67214
(877) 223-7040
Enrollment: 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Garden City Community College
Public
801 Campus Dr
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 276-7611
Enrollment: 2,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $2,720 Out-state tuition: $3,328 Minority enrollment: 67%
Hesston College
Private not-for-profit
301 South Main
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-4221
Enrollment: 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Private-state tuition: $24,214 Minority enrollment: 51%
Highland Community College
Public
606 W Main
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-6000
Enrollment: 2,190 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $3,870 Out-state tuition: $3,870 Minority enrollment: 32%
Hutchinson Community College
Public
1300 N Plum St
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-3500
Enrollment: 5,119 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Acceptance rate: 70% In-state tuition: $3,040 Out-state tuition: $4,032 Minority enrollment: 38%
Independence Community College
Public
1057 West College Avenue
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-4100
Enrollment: 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 In-state tuition: $3,376 Out-state tuition: $4,656 Minority enrollment: 50%
Johnson County Community College
Johnson County Community College Photo - The Organization of Black Collegians is one of many student organizations on campus.
Public
12345 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 469-8500
Enrollment: 18,743 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 In-state tuition: $3,090 Out-state tuition: $6,180 Minority enrollment: 37%
7250 State Ave
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913) 334-1100
Enrollment: 5,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 In-state tuition: $2,640 Out-state tuition: $6,660 Minority enrollment: 62%
Labette Community College
Public
200 South 14th Street
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6700
Enrollment: 1,426 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 In-state tuition: $2,700 Out-state tuition: $3,450 Minority enrollment: 25%
Manhattan Area Technical College
Public
3136 Dickens Ave
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2800
Enrollment: 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $7,440 Out-state tuition: $7,440 Minority enrollment: 26%
Neosho County Community College
Public
800 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-2820
Enrollment: 1,813 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 In-state tuition: $4,148 Out-state tuition: $4,148 Minority enrollment: 23%
Northeast Kansas Technical Center
Public
1501 W Riley St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6204
Enrollment: 289 students Acceptance rate: 75%
1209 Harrison Ave
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-3641
Enrollment: 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence
Private, for profit
1601 W 23rd Street, Suite 200
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 841-9640
Enrollment: 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Private-state tuition: $14,048 Minority enrollment: 29%
Pratt Community College
Public
348 NE SR 61
Pratt, KS 67124
(620) 672-5641
Enrollment: 1,322 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 In-state tuition: $3,140 Out-state tuition: $3,464 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rasmussen University-Kansas
Private for-profit
3722 SW Burlingame Road
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 228-7320
Enrollment: 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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
Enrollment: 1,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,893 Out-state tuition: $4,893 Minority enrollment: 25%
Seward County Community College
Public
1801 N. Kansas Ave.
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-1951
Enrollment: 2,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $1,860 Out-state tuition: $2,370 Minority enrollment: 75%
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Community Colleges in Kansas (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
9705 Lenexa Dr.
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 768-1900
Enrollment: 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Private-state tuition: $12,123 Minority enrollment: 25%
2106 South 9th Street
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 825-5422
Enrollment: 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Private-state tuition: $12,123 Minority enrollment: 18%
8111 E. 32nd Street North, Suite 103
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 609-4100
Enrollment: 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Acceptance rate: 74% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 32%
1620 nw gage
Topeka, KS 66618
(785) 232-5858
10700 Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 385-7700
Enrollment: 1,391 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Private-state tuition: $12,400 Minority enrollment: 63%

Overview

This State (KS)
Total Faculty
50 staff
Number of Programs Offered
13

Student Body

Total Enrollment
1,446 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
# Full-Time Students
531 students
# Part-Time Students
915 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
294 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
529 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
13 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
892 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
361 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
% Asian
3%
% Hispanic
16%
% Black
9%
% White
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
% Unknown races
6%
Diversity Score
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
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
$9,071
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,467
Acceptance Rate
90%
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 79,557 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?
The top-ranked community colleges in Kansas include Coffeyville Community College, Central Christian College of Kansas, and Flint Hills Technical College.
What is the community college acceptance rate in Kansas?
The average community college acceptance rate in Kansas is 85% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community colleges in Kansas?
Community colleges in Kansas have approximately 41% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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