Lawrence, KS Colleges
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Lawrence is the sixth largest city in the U.S. state of Kansas and the county seat of Douglas County. Located in northeastern Kansas, Lawrence is the anchor city of the Lawrence, Kansas, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Douglas County. Located 25 miles east of Topeka, Kansas, and 41 miles west of Kansas City, Missouri, it is situated along the banks of the Kansas and Wakarusa Rivers. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 87,643. Lawrence is a college town and is the home to the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University.
Lawrence has been named one of the best places to retire by U.S. News & World Report and one of America's 10 best college towns by Parents & Colleges.
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Schools in and around Lawrence, KS
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University of Kansas
Four or more years; Public; 29,242 students; $18,150 average out-state tuition; $7,167 average in-state tuition |
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Haskell Indian Nations University
Four or more years; Public; 1,059 students; $0 average out-state tuition; $0 average in-state tuition |
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Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 137 students; $13,350 average out-state tuition; $13,350 average in-state tuition |
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Baker University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 3,853 students; $22,200 average out-state tuition; $22,200 average in-state tuition |
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Central Baptist Theological Seminary
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 114 students; $6,480 average out-state tuition; $6,480 average in-state tuition |
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MidAmerica Nazarene University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 1,900 students; $19,250 average out-state tuition; $19,250 average in-state tuition |
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Washburn University
Four or more years; Public; 6,652 students; $14,100 average out-state tuition; $6,210 average in-state tuition |
Lawrence, KS Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Risdon Memorial Development Award | $5000 | June 15, 2012 |
| Harley and Geneva Anderson Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | June 30, 2012 |
| New Theatre Guild Scholarship Endowment | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
Popular Majors in Lawrence
- Accounting
- Journalism
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
- Business Administration and Management
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- Political Science and Government
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Finance
- History
- Biology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Architecture
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Sociology
- Fine Arts
- Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
