Colleges in Kansas

Colleges in Kansas

At the geographic center of the United States, Kansas is known as Midway, USA. It’s also popularly known as “The Wheat State” and “The Sunflower State.” When it comes to colleges in Kansas, there are six state-operated public universities, one municipal, one federal, and one military college. There are 19 community colleges and a handful of technical schools, as well. The oldest continuously-operating college in Kansas is Baker University. Kansas weather varies widely depending upon region, while it’s top industries reflect its status is the middle point for the US. Trade, transportation and utilities is the largest area of employment in Kansas, followed by government and then professional and business services. The Sunflower State is home to attractions such as the Strataca and Cosmosphere, as well as the Spencer Museum of Art and Wichita Gardens.
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Sterling College

Sterling College is a private, Christ-centered institution located in the state of Kansas. Students enrolling at Sterling are required to live on campus, with the exception of students who are either living with immediate family, or in their fifth...

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Learning a lot is a understatement. The teachers love what they do and that is evident in the classroom. If you need help they make time and really try to help you understand the material better.

” – Katy from Reserve, NM
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Established in 1887, McPherson College is a private, Christ-centered institution located on a 27-acre, urban campus in Kansas. MC offers career-oriented programs in over 30 fields of study, as well as the opportunity for students to create their own...

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McPherson College is a fantastic school, it's the perfect size and people here really care about students. They have great extracurricular programs and student employment opportunities. The only down side is a lack of degree options.

” – James from Goddard, KS
Hutchinson Community College

Hutchinson Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in the state of Kansas. In addition to the main campus, HCC maintains two satellite locations in Newton and McPherson, as well as an online campus. Visitors to the campus can...

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The professors, tutors, IT staff, ADA Counselors are all excellent and very knowledgeable. Overall, staff care about the students and like what they do.
Wondering if financial aid meets with all students, or some students or is paper submission the...

” – Kansas student
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The University of Saint Mary is a private, Christ-centered institution established in Leavenworth, Kansas, with a satellite campus located in Overland Park which hosts undergraduate degree-completion and graduate programs one evening per week. USM...

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A small college. You get to meet new people and learn new things. USM is a good school to start at.

” – Kenny from Reno, NV
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Founded in 1859, Benedictine College is a private, Roman Catholic institution sponsored by both the Mount St. Scholastica Monastery and St. Benedict’s Abbey. Located in Atchison, Kansas, Benedictine also has a campus in Florence, Italy. This...

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Since it is a liberal arts college there are a variety of classes to take and learn about. The classes range from Introduction to Theology, Survey of Motion Picture History, Financial Management, Dance, and Nursing.

” – Regina from Saint Louis, MO
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Established in 1919, Garden City Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in the state of Kansas. The college offers programs in Business & Industry, General Education, and a number of Career Technical fields, many of which are...

Tabor College

Tabor College is a private, Christ-centered institution established in Hillsboro, Kansas. Students are required to attend chapel, and recordings of chapel events are available online as podcasts. The campus features the Tabor College library, which...

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I am learning so very much at Tabor and the best part is that it is all so very applicable. The things I learn in communication classes teach me how to interact better with those who cross my path and the things I learn in Bible class strengthen my...

” – Micah from Sterling, KS
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Cowley College is a 2-year community college with five locations in southern Kansas. Cowley features seven academic departments offering over 120 degree and certificate-granting programs of study. Students in the Cosmetology Department provide hair...

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The teachers work with each student. The classes are small therefore each student gets more one on one time with those teachers. Most teachers know extra ways to help break down material for the students to understand.

” – Alyssa from Wellington, KS
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Kansas City Kansas Community College is a 2-year community college. KCKCC offers degrees and certificates in over 110 areas of study. The college also includes a technical education center and the Pioneer Career Center, which provides continuing...

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KCKCC is a good school to either take basics or get an associate at. The teachers offer a lot of help. Also a lot of diversity so you always meet new people.

” – Allison from Kansas City, KS
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Cloud County Community College is a 2-year institution serving 12 counties with two campuses in north central Kansas. Cloud County is home to 12 fields of study granting degrees and certificates and its rural location provides a hands-on learning lab...

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receiving my ASG at Cloud County Community College has been a great experience. As a non traditional student I have found the staff and students to be very helpful and supportive.

” – Debra from Enterprise, KS
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Haskell Indian Nations University is a federal, tribal institution established in Lawrence, Kansas. HINU serves a Native American student population of approximately 1,000 per semester and features a primarily native faculty and staff. HINU offers 12...

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To learn a lot here you have to know which classes to take. I have picked a range of classes so I get to get the most out of my college experience.

” – Jesica from Lawrence, KS
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Barton Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in Great Bend, Kansas, with satellite campuses in Fort Riley, Fort Leavenworth, and Grandview Plaza.  Barton offers over 70 academic and career programs, nearly half of which are...

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The teachers have a lot of information and are willing to help you succeed.

” – Janae from Great Bend, KS

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