Colleges & Universities

Kansas has valued education since before it became a state, establishing its first institution of higher learning in 1858, which is now Baker University. There are three major research universities, the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas State University in Manhattan, and Wichita State University in Wichita. Additionally, there are dozens of Division II, Division III, and community colleges. 

Major Universities

University of Kansas
Kansas State University
Wichita State University 

Division II Schools 

Washburn University
Pittsburg State University
Fort Hays State University
Emporia State University 
Newman University

Other Institutions Of Higher Education 

Baker University
Benedictine College
Bethany College
Bethel College
Central Christian College
Friends University
Haskell Indian Nations University
Kansas Wesleyan University
Manhattan Christian College
McPherson College
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Ottawa University
University of St. Mary 
Southwestern College
Sterling College
Tabor College