Colleges & Universities

MCC-Penn Valley's Advanced Technical Skills Institute is a fully-remodeled 101,108-square-foot facility located in the heart of Kansas City (and easily accessible via public transportation). The ATSI is home to MCC's high-quality, high-demand skilled-trades programming.

Avila University is a private Catholic university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education programs focused on leadership, service, and academic achievement. Located in south Kansas City, the campus provides a welcoming learning environment supporting students from across the region.

Donnelly College is an Catholic college based in the urban core of Kansas City, Kansas. They offer bachelor's programs, associate degrees, business and IT certificates, and nursing programs.

Johnson County Community College is offers workforce training, continuing education, academic transfer programs, and community enrichment opportunities. The campus serves students and professionals throughout the Kansas City metro while supporting career development and lifelong learning.

Kansas City Kansas Community College provides accessible higher education, workforce training, technical programs, and community learning opportunities for students throughout Wyandotte County and surrounding areas. The college supports academic advancement and career development while helping strengthen educational access across the region.

Kansas City University is a private university that includes the College of Osteopathic Medicine and a College of Biosciences in Kansas City. The campus is located in the Northeast area, close to downtown.

The Edwards Campus is a satellite campus of The University of Kansas. It offers a wide variety of undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, and provides late afternoon and evening classes to help our students balance the responsibilities of work and family.

KU is a top-tier teaching and research institution with an enrollment of more than 30,000 students across three campuses. Kansas's athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I sports as the Jayhawks, as members of the Big 12 Conference.

Metropolitan Community College - Longview is located in Lee's Summit and servserves students from across the Kansas City region. MCC-Longview is home the Cultural Arts Center and programs including automotive technology, software development, social work, teaching and engineering. The campus includes the Cultural Arts Center.

Metropolitan Community College - Penn Valley offers academic programs, workforce development, healthcare education, and continuing learning opportunities in a centrally located urban campus environment. The college serves students from across the Kansas City region while supporting accessible education and professional growth. Convenient RideKC connections nearby help make commuting to campus simple and reliable.

Park, a four-year, private, nonprofit, liberal arts institution located in Parkville, Mo. Park University offers more than 60 accredited, undergraduate majors and bachelor’s degree programs, and 20 graduate programs. Approximately 5,000 students are enrolled at Park.

Rockhurst University is a private Jesuit institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education programs in the heart of Kansas City. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement, the university provides a welcoming campus environment for students from across the region.

The Health Sciences Campus at Hospital Hill in Kansas City is UMKC is one of 18 universities in the country where Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and Health Studies, and Pharmacy share a single, walkable campus, fostering exceptional student learning opportunities.

The University of Missouri–Kansas City is a public research university in Kansas City, Missouri, United States, part of University of Missouri System. The university includes a medical school and a law school. UMKC is located near the Country Club Plaza and Midtown.