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- Topeka, KS
- #286 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Net price: $14,617
- SAT Range: Not Available

#7. Washburn University

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- Wichita, KS
- #245 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 91%
- Net price: $13,905
- SAT Range: 1010-1220

#6. Wichita State University

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- Hays, KS
- #167 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Net price: $13,788
- SAT Range: Not Available

#5. Fort Hays State University

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- Pittsburg, KS
- #161 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 94%
- Net price: $14,748
- SAT Range: 920-1180

#4. Pittsburg State University

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- Emporia, KS
- #158 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 88%
- Net price: $14,564
- SAT Range: 950-1060

#3. Emporia State University

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- Manhattan, KS
- #60 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance rate: 96%
- Net price: $19,874
- SAT Range: Not Available

#2. Kansas State University

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- Lawrence, KS
- #57 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance rate: 92%
- Net price: $18,608
- SAT Range: 1090-1330

This story features data reporting by Emma Rubin, writing by Jeff Inglis, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. The University of Kansas