Most selective colleges in Kansas
20 colleges ranked by acceptance rate
These 20 most selective colleges in Kansas, ranked by acceptance rate, run from 48% at Newman University to 100% at Manhattan Christian College. 6 are public and 14 are private.
| # | College | Type | Acceptance | Avg SAT | Net price / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newman University Wichita, KS | Private | 48% | — | $19,045 |
| 2 | Barclay College Haviland, KS | Private | 54% | — | $28,827 |
| 3 | Friends University Wichita, KS | Private | 56% | 1,014 | $25,752 |
| 4 | Tabor College Hillsboro, KS | Private | 65% | 1,049 | $19,868 |
| 5 | MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS | Private | 73% | 1,016 | $29,520 |
| 6 | Benedictine College Atchison, KS | Private | 76% | 1,244 | $27,477 |
| 7 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | Public | 79% | 1,149 | $17,883 |
| 8 | Cleveland University-Kansas City Overland Park, KS | Private | 80% | — | $33,243 |
| 9 | Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS | Private | 80% | 1,011 | $28,083 |
| 10 | McPherson College McPherson, KS | Private | 84% | 1,068 | $24,837 |
| 11 | Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, KS | Private | 85% | — | $23,369 |
| 12 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | Public | 88% | 1,090 | $18,889 |
| 13 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | Public | 88% | 1,186 | $17,365 |
| 14 | University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS | Private | 90% | 1,047 | $23,335 |
| 15 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | Public | 92% | 1,118 | $13,493 |
| 16 | Baker University Baldwin City, KS | Private | 92% | 950 | $22,500 |
| 17 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | Public | 95% | 1,118 | $13,776 |
| 18 | Bethel College-North Newton North Newton, KS | Private | 96% | — | $24,392 |
| 19 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | Public | 98% | 1,090 | $15,702 |
| 20 | Manhattan Christian College Manhattan, KS | Private | 100% | 1,020 | $23,608 |
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