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Overland Park Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Overland Park

There are at least 8 colleges in Overland Park, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 20,289 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 12,058 full-time students.

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

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Overland Park QuickSchools™

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Baker University
Overland Park, Kansas

Offers Associate, Bachelors, and Masters Degree programs in a variety of disciplines. Main campus in Baldwin City, Kansas and satellite campuses elsewhere in Kansas and Missouri.

  • Programs: Management and Administration, Marketing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Master

National American University Campus
Overland Park, Kansas

Offers degree programs in business, health care, information technology, and much more. Located at twelve campuses throughout the Central U.S.

  • Programs: Accounting, Finance, Health and Human Services, Information Technology, International, Law, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Master

The Art Institutes
Overland Park, Kansas

The Art Institutes (AI) provides programs that stimulate the minds of its students with programs in design, the arts, game programming, culinary cuisine, and fashion.

  • Programs: Communication, Culinary Arts and Pastry, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Marketing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree - General

Overland Park Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

College of Hair Design
10324 Mastin
Overland Park, Kansas 66212

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 114 students, 101 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd
Overland Park, Kansas 66210-1299

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and humanities, nursing assistant, medication aide, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, cosmetology, criminal justice and police, registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 18,673 students, 10,784 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

La Baron Hairdressing Academy
8119 Robinson
Overland Park, Kansas 66204

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 35 students, 28 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Wright Business School
8951 Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, Kansas 66212

  • Programs: medical assistant, surgical tech, accounting, computer repair, administrative assistant, information science, medical coding, medical transcription.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 899 students, 899 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Ottawa University - Kansas City
4370 W. 109th Street Suite 200
Overland Park, Kansas 66211

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, health care administration, human resources, elementary school teaching, information technology, psychology, education courses, psychology courses.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 568 students, 246 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

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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 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Kansas City Colleges7146,8668,84512
Lenexa Colleges240,238358 
Olathe Colleges292,9621,973741

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