Columbus is a city in Kansas and it is the county seat of Cherokee county. Its population is 3,052. There are 6 colleges near Columbus, Kansas - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 5 colleges are in 30 miles from Columbus. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 13,407 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $13,380 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 93.23% 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 |
| Franklin Technology Center Adult Education 19.1 miles from Columbus |
Public less than 2-years |
$14,011 | Not Offered | 91 | 11 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 |
| 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 |
