Lawrence is a city in Kansas and it is the county seat of Douglas county. Its population is 98,648. There are 8 colleges near Lawrence, Kansas - 3 public and 5 private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 6 colleges are in 30 miles from Lawrence. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 6 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 43,178 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $26,491 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 87.74% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,003.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas In Lawrence |
Public four-years |
$30,432 ($12,102) | $27,146 ($11,971) | 29,792 | 18 to 1 |
| Haskell Indian Nations University In Lawrence |
Public four-years |
$600 ($480) | Not Offered | 978 | 22 to 1 |
| Baker University 13.2 miles from Lawrence |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$35,200 | $12,246 | 2,017 | 13 to 1 |
| Rasmussen University-Kansas 23.8 miles from Lawrence |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$16,316 | Not Offered | 359 | 13 to 1 |
| Washburn University 24.1 miles from Lawrence |
Public four-years |
$20,949 ($9,945) | $20,467 ($10,787) | 6,033 | 15 to 1 |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa 24.7 miles from Lawrence |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$35,880 | $12,562 | 999 | 12 to 1 |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University 26.6 miles from Lawrence |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$37,174 | $13,597 | 1,538 | 11 to 1 |
| University of Saint Mary 29.3 miles from Lawrence |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$35,380 | $9,073 | 1,462 | 11 to 1 |
