Arkansas City is a city in Kansas and it is the county seat of Cowley county. Its population is 12,242. There are 4 colleges near Arkansas City, Kansas - 2 public and 2 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 3 colleges are in 30 miles from Arkansas City. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 3,734 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $15,632 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowley County Community College 0.8 miles from Arkansas City |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,600 ($5,100) | Not Offered | 2,235 | 16 to 1 |
| Southwestern College 12.7 miles from Arkansas City |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$39,822 | $11,544 | 1,041 | 10 to 1 |
| Ponca City Beauty College 23.1 miles from Arkansas City |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$14,280 | Not Offered | 38 | 13 to 1 |
| Pioneer Technology Center 24.0 miles from Arkansas City |
Public less than 2-years |
$1,825 | Not Offered | 420 | 5 to 1 |
