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Wichita Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Wichita

There are at least 12 colleges in Wichita, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 20,655 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 15,872 full-time students, and a reported 1,830 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Wichita State University, Friends University and Newman University.

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Baker University
Wichita, 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
Wichita, Kansas

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

  • Programs: Finance, Information Technology, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Vatterott College
Wichita, Kansas

Offers diploma and degree programs in health care, business, computer science, and technical fields. Located in several campus locations across the Midwest

  • Programs: HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Medical and Dental Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Wichita Open Admission Colleges

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

Classic College of Hair Design
1675 S Rock Rd
Wichita, Kansas 67207

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 96 students, 74 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Vernons Kansas School of Cosmetology - Central
2531 South Seneca
Wichita, Kansas 67217-2803

  • Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 95 students, 59 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Wichita Area Technical College
301 South Grove
Wichita, Kansas 67211-2099

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: health aide, truck and bus driver, licensed practical nurse, automobile mechanics, medical assistant, surgical tech, drafting, aircraft powerplant tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 1,044 students, 558 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Wichita Technical Institute
2051 South Meridian
Wichita, Kansas 67213-1927

  • Programs: electrical installation and repair, HVAC tech, computer systems tech, medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 472 students, 472 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Xenon International School of Hair Design
3804 W Douglas
Wichita, Kansas 67203

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 205 students, 205 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Friends University
2100 W. University Ave.
Wichita, Kansas 67213

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, non-profit management, information science, management science, marriage and family therapy, general studies, MIS, criminal justice and safety.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,798 students, 2,449 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 326 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 400-570. Math: 420-620.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Newman University
3100 McCormick Ave
Wichita, Kansas 67213-2097

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, elementary school teaching, registered nursing, social work, radiation therapist, biology, liberal arts and sciences, sales and marketing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,103 students, 1,574 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 216 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-630. Math: 430-570.
  • 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.

Old Town Barber and Beauty College
1207 E Douglas
Wichita, Kansas 67211-1605

  • Programs: barber, cosmetology, manicurist, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 30 students, 30 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, Kansas 67260-0124

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, criminal justice and safety, elementary school teaching, psychology, electrical engineering, nursing science, curriculum and instruction, social work.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 13,812 students, 10,451 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,288 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-590. Math: 480-610.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.

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