What's the most affordable college in Kansas City?

Of the 14 colleges listed on this page, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City reports the lowest published in-state tuition at $3,630 per year. That is the sticker price before aid; net price after grants can rank colleges differently, so compare both.

Can I commute to college from Kansas City?

Yes, every college on this page is in or adjacent to the Kansas City metro. Many community colleges and several four-year campuses serve commuter students with day, evening, and online options. Check each profile for transit and parking notes where reported.

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Colleges in Kansas City, MO

CampusPin lists 14 colleges and universities in or near Kansas City, Missouri, 11 universities and 3 community colleges, with 2 public and 12 private institutions.

Kansas City hosts UMKC, Rockhurst, and several community colleges across the metro.

Kansas City colleges by the numbers

Largest by enrollment: University of Missouri-Kansas City
Lowest published tuition: Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City ($3,630)
Published tuition range: $3,630–$44,966
Most selective: Kansas City Art Institute (55% accept.)
Public / private: 2 public · 12 private
4-year / 2-year: 11 universities · 3 community colleges

Among the 14 colleges listed here, University of Missouri-Kansas City is the largest by enrollment; Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City has the lowest published in-state tuition at $3,630; Kansas City Art Institute is the most selective at a 55% acceptance rate. Published figures are sticker price, not net price — compare net price and outcomes on each profile.

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Data sources & methodology

College listings for Kansas City, Missouri are compiled from federal datasets and each institution's own published information.

Sources used across this page

Not every source informs every figure. Each data point draws on the source appropriate to it see the relevant section and the data dictionary for field-level provenance.

IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
Institutional websites
Each school's official admissions, registrar, and financial-aid pages are the authoritative source for current details.

Where a value is unavailable it is shown as unavailable, never as 0, free, or a negative judgment. Always confirm final details with the institution before applying.

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