Columbus is a city in Kansas and it is the county seat of Cherokee county. Its population is 3,052. There are 10 colleges near Columbus, Kansas - 6 public and 4 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 9 colleges are in 30 miles from Columbus. 9 schools provide undergraduate programs and 4 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 14,919 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $14,640 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 93.35% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,340.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg State University 17.1 miles from Columbus |
Public four-years |
$19,744 ($8,400) | $20,302 ($9,470) | 5,755 | 14 to 1 |
| Ozark Christian College 19.0 miles from Columbus |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$16,000 | $9,990 | 736 | 17 to 1 |
| Franklin Technology Center Adult Education 19.1 miles from Columbus |
Public less than 2-years |
$14,011 | Not Offered | 91 | 11 to 1 |
| Kansas City University 19.2 miles from Columbus |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | - | 642 | - |
| New Dimensions School of Hair Design 19.4 miles from Columbus |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,694 | Not Offered | 38 | 16 to 1 |
| Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College 20.4 miles from Columbus |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,363 ($5,213) | Not Offered | 1,962 | 25 to 1 |
| City Pointe Beauty Academy 20.6 miles from Columbus |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$21,786 | Not Offered | 96 | 10 to 1 |
| Missouri Southern State University 21.7 miles from Columbus |
Public four-years |
$18,300 ($9,600) | $12,330 ($6,750) | 4,147 | 15 to 1 |
| Labette Community College 25.4 miles from Columbus |
Public 2-4 years |
$4,864 ($4,064) | Not Offered | 1,426 | 14 to 1 |
| Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center 29.9 miles from Columbus |
Public less than 2-years |
$12,000 | Not Offered | 26 | 4 to 1 |
