Colleges near Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence is a city in Kansas. According to Census data, the population is 98,648 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, three colleges are active for serving college programs in Lawrence, Kansas. In addition, there are 12 colleges located within 30 miles from Lawrence.
By school type, there are two public and one private schools. By school level, there are two 4-years (or high) schools and one 2-4 years schools (community colleges) based on the IPEDS data.
All Three schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Lawrence, Kansas is $6,090 for Kansas residents and $15,504 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 88.01% and the average SAT score is 1,160. A total of 27,473 students enrolled in schools in Lawrence, Kansas, of which 2,703 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Lawrence, Kansas
The following table lists 3 colleges located in Lawrence and 10 schools near Lawrence, Kansas ordered by distance from Lawrence. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Lawrence | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Public, 4 years four-years | 0.89 miles | $29,412 | 26,708 | 67% | 17 to 1 | $26,236 | 88.0% | 1,160 |
| WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence Lawrence, KS Private, 2-4 years valid | 1.62 miles | $16,500 | 38 | 94% | 8 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Haskell Indian Nations University Lawrence, KS Public, 4 years four-years | 2.21 miles | $600 | 727 | 45% | 19 to 1 | - | 88.0% | - |
| Baker University Baldwin City, KS Private, 4 years four-years | 13.18 miles | $33,800 | 2,105 | 47% | 13 to 1 | $12,246 | 92.0% | - |
| Midwest Barber College Topeka, KS Private, Less than 2 years valid | 23.03 miles | $16,335 | 42 | 44% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Rasmussen University-Kansas Topeka, KS Private, 4 years four-years | 23.81 miles | $15,115 | 590 | 50% | 15 to 1 | $4,726 | - | - |
| Washburn University Topeka, KS Public, 4 years four-years | 24.10 miles | $20,582 | 5,460 | 54% | 13 to 1 | $20,068 | - | - |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Private, 4 years four-years | 24.66 miles | $35,300 | 953 | 28% | 11 to 1 | $12,562 | 80.0% | 970 |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Private, 4 years four-years | 26.62 miles | $36,120 | 1,508 | 41% | 11 to 1 | $13,597 | 73.0% | 985 |
| Washburn Institute of Technology Topeka, KS Public, Less than 2 years valid | 26.84 miles | $8,592 | 1,157 | 58% | 15 to 1 | - | 41.0% | - |
| Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS Public, 2-4 years valid | 28.96 miles | $5,472 | 16,497 | 27% | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS Private, 4 years four-years | 29.27 miles | $33,890 | 1,267 | 38% | 12 to 1 | $11,367 | 90.0% | 1,025 |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City, KS Public, 2-4 years valid | 29.91 miles | $6,272 | 4,676 | 32% | 13 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $15,504 | 27,473 | 69% | 15 to 1 | $26,236 | 88.0% | 1,160 |