Colleges near Shawnee County, Kansas
Shawnee County is a county in Kansas. According to Census data, the population is 147,458 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, three colleges are active for serving college programs in Shawnee County, Kansas. In addition, there are 5 colleges located within 30 miles from Shawnee County.
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 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Shawnee County, Kansas is $9,920 for Kansas residents and $15,382 for out-of-state students.
A total of 7,733 students enrolled in schools in Shawnee County, Kansas, of which 952 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Shawnee County, Kansas
The following table lists 3 colleges located in Shawnee County and 3 schools near Shawnee County, Kansas ordered by distance from Shawnee 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 Shawnee County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Average Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn University Topeka, KS Public, 4 years four-years | 0.37 miles | $20,949 | 6,033 | 53% | 15 to 1 | $20,467 | $9,021 |
| Rasmussen University-Kansas Topeka, KS Private, 4 years four-years | 2.52 miles | $16,316 | 359 | 45% | 13 to 1 | $4,726 | $6,600 |
| Washburn Institute of Technology Topeka, KS Public, 2-4 years valid | 3.07 miles | $8,880 | 1,341 | 68% | 17 to 1 | - | $3,997 |
| University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Public, 4 years four-years | 24.65 miles | $30,432 | 29,792 | 69% | 18 to 1 | $27,146 | $11,245 |
| WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence Lawrence, KS Private, 2-4 years valid | 25.20 miles | $16,500 | 37 | 100% | 10 to 1 | - | $7,200 |
| Haskell Indian Nations University Lawrence, KS Public, 4 years four-years | 25.74 miles | $600 | 978 | 18% | 22 to 1 | - | $8,009 |
| Average | - | $15,382 | 7,733 | 55% | 15 to 1 | $12,597 | $6,539 |