Colleges near Riley County, Kansas
Riley County is a county in Kansas. According to Census data, the population is 57,046 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, four colleges are active for serving college programs in Riley County, Kansas. In addition, there are 3 colleges located within 30 miles from Riley County.
By school type, there are two public and two private schools. By school level, there are two 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and one less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Four schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Riley County, Kansas is $12,161 for Kansas residents and $19,401 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 90.85% and the average SAT score is 1,170. A total of 21,542 students enrolled in schools in Riley County, Kansas, of which 3,447 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Riley County, Kansas
The following table lists 4 colleges located in Riley County, Kansas ordered by distance from Riley 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 Riley County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellus Academy Manhattan, KS Private, Less than 2 years valid | 0.29 miles | $20,064 | 209 | 74% | 16 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Manhattan Area Technical College Manhattan, KS Public, 2-4 years valid | 0.87 miles | $9,844 | 878 | 74% | 16 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Public, 4 years four-years | 1.26 miles | $28,568 | 20,295 | 71% | 19 to 1 | $25,824 | 81.7% | 1,170 |
| Manhattan Christian College Manhattan, KS Private, 4 years four-years | 1.38 miles | $19,126 | 160 | 44% | 10 to 1 | - | 100.0% | - |
| Average | - | $19,401 | 21,542 | 66% | 15 to 1 | $25,824 | 90.8% | 1,170 |