What's the most affordable college in Kansas City?

In-district community colleges typically have the lowest tuition in Kansas City. Use CampusPin's tuition filter to see exact numbers — sticker prices vary widely between public and private institutions.

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.

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Avila University
Kansas City, MO · University · Private
Tuition
$38,672
Acceptance
60%
Enrollment
1,729
Calvary University
Kansas City, MO · University · Private
Tuition
$13,692
Acceptance
71%
Enrollment
234
City Vision University
Kansas City, MO · University · Private
Tuition
$6,400
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
188
Concorde Career College-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · University · Private
Tuition
$17,677
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
240
Kansas City Art Institute
Kansas City, MO · University · Private
Tuition
$43,550
Acceptance
60%
Enrollment
782
Kansas City University
Kansas City, MO · University · Private
Tuition
$17,677
Acceptance
79%
Enrollment
3,262
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,630
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
10,412
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City, MO · University · Private
Tuition
$9,400
Acceptance
94%
Enrollment
1,800
Nazarene Theological Seminary
Kansas City, MO · University · Private
Tuition
$17,677
Acceptance
68%
Enrollment
5,372
Pinnacle Career Institute
Kansas City, MO · Community College · Private
Tuition
$17,677
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
488
Research College of Nursing
Kansas City, MO · University · Private
Tuition
$17,677
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
303
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO · University · Private
Tuition
$43,420
Acceptance
69%
Enrollment
2,768
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · University · Public
Tuition
$11,988
Acceptance
75%
Enrollment
11,746
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · Community College · Private
Tuition
$17,677
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
179

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