Colleges near Douglas County, Kansas
Douglas County is a county in Kansas. According to Census data, the population is 98,648 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, four colleges are active for serving college programs in Douglas County, Kansas. In addition, there are 11 colleges located within 30 miles from Douglas County.
By school type, there are two public and two private schools. By school level, there are three 4-years (or high) schools and one 2-4 years schools (community colleges) based on the IPEDS data.
All Four schools offer undergraduate programs and two schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Douglas County, Kansas is $13,821 for Kansas residents and $20,683 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 92.68% and the average SAT score is 1,190. A total of 32,824 students enrolled in schools in Douglas County, Kansas, of which 3,811 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Douglas County, Kansas
The following table lists 4 colleges located in Douglas County and 8 schools near Douglas County, Kansas ordered by distance from Douglas County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Douglas County | 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 | $30,432 | 29,792 | 69% | 18 to 1 | $27,146 | 93.5% | 1,190 |
| WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence Lawrence, KS Private, 2-4 years valid | 1.62 miles | $16,500 | 37 | 100% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Haskell Indian Nations University Lawrence, KS Public, 4 years four-years | 2.21 miles | $600 | 978 | 18% | 22 to 1 | - | 90.4% | - |
| Baker University Baldwin City, KS Private, 4 years four-years | 13.18 miles | $35,200 | 2,017 | 58% | 13 to 1 | $12,246 | 94.2% | - |
| Rasmussen University-Kansas Topeka, KS Private, 4 years four-years | 23.81 miles | $16,316 | 359 | 45% | 13 to 1 | $4,726 | - | - |
| Washburn University Topeka, KS Public, 4 years four-years | 24.10 miles | $20,949 | 6,033 | 53% | 15 to 1 | $20,467 | - | - |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Private, 4 years four-years | 24.66 miles | $35,880 | 999 | 28% | 12 to 1 | $12,562 | 83.0% | 890 |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Private, 4 years four-years | 26.62 miles | $37,174 | 1,538 | 54% | 11 to 1 | $13,597 | 78.8% | 1,030 |
| Washburn Institute of Technology Topeka, KS Public, 2-4 years valid | 26.84 miles | $8,880 | 1,341 | 68% | 17 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS Public, 2-4 years valid | 28.96 miles | $5,688 | 18,743 | 31% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS Private, 4 years four-years | 29.27 miles | $35,380 | 1,462 | 48% | 11 to 1 | $9,073 | 86.6% | 900 |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City, KS Public, 2-4 years valid | 29.91 miles | $6,482 | 5,014 | 42% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $20,683 | 32,824 | 61% | 16 to 1 | $19,696 | 92.7% | 1,190 |