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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 20,582 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 12,042 full-time students.

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Of Note For College Students

  • Overland Park is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Overland Park.

Overland Park QuickSchools™

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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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master, Professional Diploma
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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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Fine Arts, Hospitality, Leisure, Media, Music, Photography And Commercial Art
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree
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Overland Park Open Admission Colleges

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

B Street Design-School International Hair Styling
10324 Mastin
Overland Park, Kansas 66212

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 119 students, 105 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: ground transportation, liberal arts and sciences, nursing assistant, medication aide, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, criminal justice and administration.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 18,897 students, 10,786 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: 39 students, 25 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Wright Business School
10975 El Monte
Overland Park, Kansas 66211

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, medical coding, surgical tech, information science, accounting, administrative assistant, computer security, computer repair.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 785 students, 785 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

BMSI Institute
8665 W 96th St Ste 300
Overland Park, Kansas 66212

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 14 students, 12 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, human resources, health care administration, elementary school teaching, information technology, psychology, communication and journalism, business communications.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 728 students, 329 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. 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 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Kansas City Colleges5146,8667,10041
Olathe Colleges392,9621,919699
Shawnee Colleges147,996102 

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