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Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Kansas

37 accredited institutions in Kansas offering liberal arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

37

Colleges

17,742

Graduates/yr

27

Public

Associate's

Top Degree

Ranked: Liberal Arts Programs in Kansas

PublicAssociate's

Johnson County Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Hutchinson Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Butler Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Barton County Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Cowley County Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Kansas City Kansas Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Garden City Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Allen County Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Cloud County Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Neosho County Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Coffeyville Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Colby Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Fort Scott Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Labette Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Fort Hays State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Dodge City Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Seward County Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Washburn University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Pratt Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Highland Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Kansas

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Wichita State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Independence Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Hesston College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Emporia State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Donnelly College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Pittsburg State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Haskell Indian Nations University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Friends University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Central Christian College of Kansas

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Kansas State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Barclay College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Southwestern College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Newman University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Manhattan Christian College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

University of Saint Mary

Net Price <$30K

Studying Liberal Arts in Kansas

Kansas has 37 accredited colleges offering liberal arts programs, producing 17,742 graduates annually. Of these, 27 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Kansas residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.