Why Kansas?

Discover the Kansas Difference

Why Choose Kansas?

Kansas institutions currently host over 10,000 international students annually.

In our state, you’ll find nationally ranked schools, both academically and athletically in the NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA divisions.

Kansas offers a wide variety of academic institution options to fit your individual academic goals.

56 SEVIS certified schools to choose from:

  • 7 public 4-year universities
  • 18 public 2-year community colleges
  • 8 public technical colleges
  • 21 private 4-year universities/colleges
  • 2 theological seminaries
  • 1 flight safety school

Affordable Education

If you attend a college or university in Kansas, you will pay anywhere from 12-44% less in tuition and fees¹ than the average costs in the U.S. for international students. The housing and living expenses in Kansas are also much lower than in many other parts of the country. Kansas schools offer quality education and accredited degrees for a cost that is more accessible than many other states.

¹ – According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics

Degrees & Programs offered in Kansas

Schools in Kansas provide a wide range of degrees to meet your educational goals from start to finish. These include:

  • Associate’s
  • Bachelor’s
  • Master’s
  • Doctorate
  • Juris Doctor, SJD, & LLM
  • English language
  • Pathway programs

In Kansas, you will have access to majors in hundreds of subject areas including:

  • STEM
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Business
  • Agriculture
  • Aerospace
  • Art and Music
  • Communications

Affordable Education

Explore our member schools in our Find A School  page to learn more about each school’s specialties!