For the 2024-25 school year, there are 35 community colleges serving 75,644 students in Kansas (26 public colleges and 9 private colleges).
For Kansas community colleges, the average tuition 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 $18,155 per year (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include Bellus Academy, Coffeyville Community College and Flint Hills Technical College.
Kansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 96% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(KS) School Average
American Indian
3%
Asian
8%
Black
14%
White
4%
Hawaiian
60%
Two or more races
5%
Unknown
6%
Top Ranked Kansas Community Colleges (2024-25)
College
Location
Students
400 W 11th St
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 251-7700
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 251-7700
| 2,971 students
3136 Dickens Ave
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2800
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2800
| 896 students
3033 US Highway 24
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2276
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2276
| 884 students
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence
Private for-profit
947 New Hampshire
Lawrence, KS 66045
(785) 856-3903
Lawrence, KS 66045
(785) 856-3903
| 41 students
245 NE 30th Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 792-2701
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 792-2701
| 3,748 students
Central Christian College of Kansas
Private not-for-profit
1200 S Main
McPherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-0723
McPherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-0723
| 570 students
2221 Campus Dr
Concordia, KS 66901
(785) 243-1435
Concordia, KS 66901
(785) 243-1435
| 1,531 students
125 S 2nd St
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 442-0430
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 442-0430
| 2,407 students
2501 N 14th Ave
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 225-1321
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 225-1321
| 1,713 students
Donnelly College![Donnelly College Photo - Students in Freshman Seminar]( "Donnelly College Photo - Students in Freshman Seminar")
Private not-for-profit
608 N 18th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 621-6000
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 621-6000
| 345 students
801 Campus Dr
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 276-7611
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 276-7611
| 1,962 students
1057 West College Avenue
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-4100
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-4100
| 901 students
12345 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 469-8500
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 469-8500
| 16,643 students
7250 State Ave
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913) 334-1100
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913) 334-1100
| 4,877 students
1501 W Riley St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6204
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6204
| 289 students
1209 Harrison St
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-3641
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-3641
| 688 students
Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence
Private, for profit
1601 W 23rd Street, Suite 200
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 841-9640
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 841-9640
| 113 students
Rasmussen University-Kansas
Private for-profit
620 SW Governor View
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 228-7320
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 228-7320
| 695 students
2562 Centennial Road
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3100
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3100
| 852 students
1801 N. Kansas Ave.
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-1951
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-1951
| 1,664 students
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Wichita
Private for-profit
650 N Carriage Parkway, Ste 55
Wichita, KS 67208
(913) 406-8072
Wichita, KS 67208
(913) 406-8072
| 82 students
4004 N Webb Rd. Bldg 100
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 677-9400
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 677-9400
| 4,834 students
Wichita Technical Institute
Private for-profit
2051 South Meridian
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 943-2241
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 943-2241
| 1,012 students
Community Colleges in Kansas (Closed)
School
Location
Students
Brown Mackie College-Kansas City (Closed 2020)
Private, for profit
9705 Lenexa Dr.
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 768-1900
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 768-1900
| 458 students
Brown Mackie College-Salina (Closed 2020)
Private, for profit
2106 South 9th Street
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 825-5422
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 825-5422
| 452 students
Bryan University (Topeka) (Closed 2020)
Private, for profit
1527 SW Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 272-0889
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 272-0889
| 63 students
ITT Technical Institute-Wichita (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
8111 E. 32nd Street North, Suite 103
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 609-4100
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 609-4100
| 189 students
Wright Career College (Closed 2016)
Private, non-profit
10700 Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 385-7700
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 385-7700
| 1,391 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Kansas?
There are 35 community colleges serving 75,644 students in Kansas.
How much do community colleges cost in Kansas?
For Kansas community colleges, the average tuition 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 $18,155 per year.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Kansas?
The best top ranked community colleges in Kansas include Bellus Academy, Coffeyville Community College and Flint Hills Technical College.
What is community college diversity score in Kansas?
Kansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Kansas?
Community colleges in Kansas are approximately 96% minority students (majority Black).
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