Colleges in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka is a city in Kansas. According to Census data, the population is 147,458 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, five colleges are active for serving college programs in Topeka, Kansas. In addition, there are 6 colleges located within 30 miles from Topeka.
By school type, there are two public and three private schools. By school level, there are three 4-years (or high) schools and two less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Five schools offer undergraduate programs and three schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Topeka, Kansas is $9,718 for Kansas residents and $15,344 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 41.99% and the average SAT score is 0. A total of 7,249 students enrolled in schools in Topeka, Kansas, of which 1,063 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Topeka, Kansas
The following table lists 5 colleges located in Topeka and 2 schools near Topeka, Kansas ordered by distance from Topeka. 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 Topeka | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn University Topeka, KS Public, 4 years four-years | 0.37 miles | $20,582 | 5,460 | 54% | 13 to 1 | $20,068 | - |
| Midwest Barber College Topeka, KS Private, Less than 2 years valid | 2.40 miles | $16,335 | 42 | - | 10 to 1 | - | - |
| Washburn Institute of Technology Topeka, KS Public, Less than 2 years valid | 3.07 miles | $9,120 | 1,157 | - | 15 to 1 | - | 42.0% |
| Rasmussen University-Kansas Topeka, KS Private, 4 years four-years | 3.37 miles | $15,340 | 590 | 50% | 15 to 1 | $4,726 | - |
| University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Public, 4 years four-years | 24.65 miles | $29,412 | 26,708 | 67% | 17 to 1 | $26,236 | 87.8% |
| WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence Lawrence, KS Private, 2-4 years valid | 25.20 miles | $16,500 | 38 | 94% | 8 to 1 | - | - |
| Haskell Indian Nations University Lawrence, KS Public, 4 years four-years | 25.74 miles | $600 | 727 | 45% | 19 to 1 | - | 93.3% |
| Average | - | $15,344 | 7,249 | 52% | 13 to 1 | $12,397 | 42.0% |