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Topeka Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Topeka

There are at least 6 colleges in Topeka, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 8,246 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 6,353 full-time students, and a reported 674 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Topeka; see particularly Lawrence colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Topeka.

Topeka Open Admission Colleges

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

American Academy of Hair Design
901 SW 37th St
Topeka, Kansas 66611-2358

  • Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 66 students, 58 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Community College of Cosmetology
3602 SW Topeka Blvd
Topeka, Kansas 66611

  • Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 88 students, 59 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Kaw Area Technical School
5724 Huntoon
Topeka, Kansas 66604

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: nursing assistant, medication aide, licensed practical nurse, electrician, electrical installation and repair, automobile mechanics, machinist, drafting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 654 students, 311 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Baker University School of Nursing
1500 SW 10th
Topeka, Kansas 66604-1353

  • Programs: registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 135 students, 133 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Bryan College
1527 SW Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, Kansas 66604

  • Programs: computer networking, business management, medical office assistant, computer programming, tourism and travel, medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 42 students, 42 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Washburn University
1700 SW College Avenue
Topeka, Kansas 66621-0001

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, business management, registered nursing, criminal justice and administration, radiation therapist, social work, finance, sonography and ultrasound tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 7,261 students, 5,750 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 674 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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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
Lawrence Colleges380,09827,9605,962

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