Topeka is a city in Kansas and it is the county seat of Shawnee county. Its population is 147,458. There are 7 colleges near Topeka, Kansas - 4 public and 3 private schools. 4 colleges are located in the city limit and 3 colleges are in 30 miles from Topeka. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 38,572 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $16,038 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn University In Topeka |
Public four-years |
$20,949 ($9,945) | $20,467 ($10,787) | 6,033 | 15 to 1 |
| Midwest Barber College In Topeka |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,590 | Not Offered | 32 | 10 to 1 |
| Rasmussen University-Kansas In Topeka |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$16,316 | Not Offered | 359 | 13 to 1 |
| Washburn Institute of Technology In Topeka |
Public less than 2-years |
$8,880 | Not Offered | 1,341 | 17 to 1 |
| University of Kansas 24.6 miles from Topeka |
Public four-years |
$30,432 ($12,102) | $27,146 ($11,971) | 29,792 | 18 to 1 |
| WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence 25.2 miles from Topeka |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$16,500 | Not Offered | 37 | 10 to 1 |
| Haskell Indian Nations University 25.7 miles from Topeka |
Public four-years |
$600 ($480) | Not Offered | 978 | 22 to 1 |
