Best colleges in Kansas City (2024)

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Kansas City's higher education serves up a blend of new and traditional experiences

Kansas City's higher education serves up a blend of new and traditional experiences Missouri colleges are some of the best kept secrets from out-of-state students. But those who were fortunate enough to grow up in Kansas City are well aware of the incredible educational opportunities right in town. Also home to some great eats, Kansas City is known for inventing the delicious barbecue blend of tomato sauce and molasses. Sound strange? That's because you haven't tried it yet. Once you do, you'll claim Kansas City residency for life.

When you're ready to unwind, have a night out on the town at the Power and Light District, the premier entertainment, shopping, and upscale dining found in the heart of downtown Kansas City. Sit back and relax with a rack of ribs at Oklahoma Joe's Barbecue, rated a top pick by Kansas City visitors or pour a glass of Merlot at Pirtle Winery, the perfect atmosphere after a week of the college grind. When you're ready for sights, step into the past at the National World War 1 Museum at Liberty Memorial or spend some time gnawing on a turkey leg at the Renaissance Festival. Kansas City is waiting to bring new friends, experiences and educational opportunities into your life. Will you make the move?

Click Here to See the Best Colleges in the US*U.S. News & World Report, 2015 Best Graduate Schools list *Wikipedia, "Kansas City, Missouri" *www.kcmo.gov *www.powerandlightdistrict.com

William Jewell College

Liberty, MO

William Jewell College offers 48 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 205 students graduated with students earning 192 Bachelor's degrees, 8 Master's degrees, and 5 Certificates.

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, MO

Rockhurst University offers 72 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 1,007 students graduated with students earning 556 Bachelor's degrees, 360 Master's degrees, 49 Doctoral degrees, 29 Associate's degrees, and 13 Certificates.

Kansas City Art Institute

Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Art Institute offers 13 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 131 students graduated with students earning 131 Bachelor's degrees.

Calvary University

Kansas City, MO

Calvary University offers 59 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 89 students graduated with students earning 57 Bachelor's degrees, 22 Master's degrees, and 10 Associate's degrees.

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO

University of Missouri-Kansas City offers 180 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 3,363 students graduated with students earning 1,589 Bachelor's degrees, 1,041 Master's degrees, 617 Doctoral degrees, and 116 Certificates.

Avila University

Kansas City, MO

Avila University offers 56 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 382 students graduated with students earning 268 Bachelor's degrees, 91 Master's degrees, and 23 Certificates.

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth, KS

University of Saint Mary offers 43 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying town. In 2022, 348 students graduated with students earning 195 Bachelor's degrees, 113 Master's degrees, and 40 Doctoral degrees.

Cleveland University-Kansas City

Overland Park, KS

Cleveland University-Kansas City offers 9 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 164 students graduated with students earning 129 Doctoral degrees, 20 Associate's degrees, and 15 Bachelor's degrees.

Donnelly College

Kansas City, KS

Donnelly College offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 91 students graduated with students earning 52 Associate's degrees, 29 Certificates, and 10 Bachelor's degrees.

City Vision University

Kansas City, MO

City Vision University offers 28 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 34 students graduated with students earning 18 Bachelor's degrees, 6 Master's degrees, 5 Associate's degrees, and 5 Certificates.

WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO

WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City offers 4 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 117 students graduated with students earning 94 Certificates, and 23 Associate's degrees.

Kansas City Kansas Community College

Kansas City, KS

Kansas City Kansas Community College offers 65 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a midsize city. In 2022, 761 students graduated with students earning 493 Associate's degrees, and 268 Certificates.

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City offers 69 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 3,299 students graduated with students earning 1,888 Associate's degrees, and 1,411 Certificates.

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS

Johnson County Community College offers 96 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a midsize city. In 2022, 1,927 students graduated with students earning 1,606 Associate's degrees, and 321 Certificates.