Colleges near Topeka, Kansas
Topeka is a city in Kansas. According to Census data, the population is 147,458 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, four colleges are active for serving college programs in Topeka, Kansas. In addition, there are 5 colleges located within 30 miles from Topeka.
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 Topeka, Kansas is $9,920 for Kansas residents and $16,184 for out-of-state students.
A total of 7,765 students enrolled in schools in Topeka, Kansas, of which 952 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Topeka, Kansas
The following table lists 4 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 | 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 | - | $16,184 | 7,765 | 45% | 14 to 1 | $12,597 | $6,228 |