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Olathe Colleges

Olathe Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Olathe

There are at least 3 colleges in Olathe, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 1,919 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 1,636 full-time students, and a reported 699 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Olathe; see particularly Overland Park, Kansas City, Lawrence, and Baldwin City colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Kansas Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Olathe is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • Housing and buildings in Olathe tend to be newer than most.

Olathe Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Xenon International Academy
1215 E. Santa Fe
Olathe, Kansas 66061

  • Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 116 students, 91 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

MidAmerica Nazarene University
2030 E College Way
Olathe, Kansas 66062-1899

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: human resources, business management, instructional media design, educational administration, registered nursing, counseling psychology, elementary school teaching, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,720 students, 1,473 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 699 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Math: 420-560. Writing: 360-590.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Regency Beauty Institute
12517 S Rogers Rd
Olathe, Kansas 66062

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 83 students, 72 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Baldwin City Colleges13,4003,959524
Kansas City Colleges5146,8667,10041
Lawrence Colleges380,09829,5515,393
Overland Park Colleges9149,08021,082 
Shawnee Colleges147,996102 

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