Best public colleges in Kansas

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- Niche Grade: C
- Location: Lawrence, KS
- Acceptance Rate: 88%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 805 (20:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 730-1030

#8. Haskell Indian Nations University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Topeka, KS
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 3,405 (12:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: not available

#7. Washburn University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Emporia, KS
- Acceptance Rate: 98%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 2,193 (11:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 950-1060

#6. Emporia State University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Wichita, KS
- Acceptance Rate: 95%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 8,564 (15:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 970-1250

#5. Wichita State University
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Location: Hays, KS
- Acceptance Rate: 92%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 4,569 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 970-1200

#4. Fort Hays State University
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Location: Pittsburg, KS
- Acceptance Rate: 88%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 3,903 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 920-1180

#3. Pittsburg State University
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- Niche Grade: A
- Location: Lawrence, KS
- Acceptance Rate: 88%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 18,262 (7:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1050-1290

#2. The University of Kansas
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- Niche Grade: A
- Location: Manhattan, KS
- Acceptance Rate: 79%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 13,553 (15:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1040-1260

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. Kansas State University
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