Colleges · Lawrence
Colleges in Lawrence, KS
Lawrence is home to 2 colleges with about 26,389 students on campus. The largest is University of Kansas, the most selective Haskell Indian Nations University (admits 90%). 1 more college is within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
2degree-granting, in Lawrence
Students on campus
26,389fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
University of Kansas25,546 on campus
Most selective
Haskell Indian Nations Universityadmits 90% of applicants
Lowest net price
Haskell Indian Nations University$3,134 a year after aid
Every college
All 2 colleges in Lawrence
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Lawrence: WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Lawrence
8 more colleges are within 30 miles of Lawrence.
Baker UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Baldwin City13.2 mi1,301 studentsRasmussen University-KansasUniversity or college · For-profit · Topeka23.7 mi205 studentsWashburn UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Topeka24 mi4,956 studentsOttawa University-OttawaUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Ottawa24.6 mi1,033 studentsMidAmerica Nazarene UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Olathe26.7 mi1,396 studentsJohnson County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Overland Park29 mi13,843 studentsUniversity of Saint MaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Leavenworth29.3 mi1,308 studentsKansas City Kansas Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Kansas City29.9 mi3,867 students
Straight-line distance from the center of Lawrence. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.