What's the most affordable college in Wichita?

Of the 5 colleges listed on this page, Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology reports the lowest published in-state tuition at $7,238 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 Wichita?

Yes, every college on this page is in or adjacent to the Wichita 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 Wichita, KS

CampusPin lists 5 colleges and universities in or near Wichita, Kansas, 3 universities and 2 community colleges, with 2 public and 3 private institutions.

Wichita colleges by the numbers

Largest by enrollment: Wichita State University
Lowest published tuition: Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology ($7,238)
Published tuition range: $7,238–$35,500
Most selective: Friends University (55% accept.)
Public / private: 2 public · 3 private
4-year / 2-year: 3 universities · 2 community colleges

Among the 5 colleges listed here, Wichita State University is the largest by enrollment; Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology has the lowest published in-state tuition at $7,238; Friends University 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 Wichita, Kansas 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.
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Each school's official admissions, registrar, and financial-aid pages are the authoritative source for current details.

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