Lawrence is a city in Kansas and it is the county seat of Douglas county. Its population is 98,648. There are 6 colleges near Lawrence, Kansas - all public schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 4 colleges are in 30 miles from Lawrence. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 61,901 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $12,172 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 91.92% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,190.
| 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 |
| Washburn University 24.1 miles from Lawrence |
Public four-years |
$20,949 ($9,945) | $20,467 ($10,787) | 6,033 | 15 to 1 |
| Washburn Institute of Technology 26.8 miles from Lawrence |
Public less than 2-years |
$8,880 | Not Offered | 1,341 | 17 to 1 |
| Johnson County Community College 29.0 miles from Lawrence |
Public 2-4 years |
$5,688 ($2,904) | Not Offered | 18,743 | 20 to 1 |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College 29.9 miles from Lawrence |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,482 ($3,346) | Not Offered | 5,014 | 14 to 1 |
