Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in Kansas
24 accredited institutions in Kansas offering communication & journalism programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
24
Colleges
1,824
Graduates/yr
9
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Communication & Journalism Programs in Kansas
1
PublicBachelor's
University of Kansas
Lawrence
852
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$10,596
In-State Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Kansas State University
Manhattan
267
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$9,964
In-State Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Wichita State University
Wichita
156
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$7,247
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Washburn University
Topeka
135
Graduates/yr
$9,464
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg
87
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$6,128
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
Emporia State University
Emporia
60
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$5,542
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
McPherson College
McPherson
39
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$34,072
Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
$22,824
Net Price <$30K
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Benedictine College
Atchison
36
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$34,000
Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
$22,129
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicAssociate's
Butler Community College
El Dorado
27
Graduates/yr
$3,090
In-State Tuition
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Baker University
Baldwin City
24
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$33,200
Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
$13,810
Net Price <$30K
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11
PublicBachelor's
Fort Hays State University
Hays
21
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$4,437
In-State Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina
18
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$32,750
Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
$18,793
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa
15
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$31,900
Tuition
29%
Grad Rate
$22,324
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Newman University
Wichita
12
Graduates/yr
48%
Acceptance
$35,500
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$13,336
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Ottawa University-Kansas City
Overland Park
9
Graduates/yr
$11,976
Tuition
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Sterling College
Sterling
9
Graduates/yr
53%
Acceptance
$30,000
Tuition
29%
Grad Rate
$20,617
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Tabor College
Hillsboro
9
Graduates/yr
65%
Acceptance
$35,050
Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
$22,431
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Central Christian College of Kansas
McPherson
9
Graduates/yr
$20,000
Tuition
26%
Grad Rate
$16,690
Net Price <$30K
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Friends University
Wichita
9
Graduates/yr
56%
Acceptance
$32,108
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$18,845
Net Price <$30K
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Southwestern College
Winfield
9
Graduates/yr
65%
Acceptance
$38,330
Tuition
34%
Grad Rate
$22,503
Net Price <$30K
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth
6
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$32,750
Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
$19,664
Net Price <$30K
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe
6
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$35,120
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$29,135
Net Price <$30K
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23
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bethel College-North Newton
North Newton
6
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$33,762
Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
$25,516
Net Price <$30K
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24
PublicAssociate's
Flint Hills Technical College
Emporia
3
Graduates/yr
$4,960
In-State Tuition
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Studying Communication & Journalism in Kansas
Kansas has 24 accredited colleges offering communication & journalism programs, producing 1,824 graduates annually. Of these, 9 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Kansas residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.