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Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas

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The endowment per student is an overall measurement of the financial strength of an institution. In general, colleges and universities with the largest endowments per student -- money or assets under their control that fund operations -- tend to offer more financial aid to more students.

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Rank	Institution	Endowment per Student	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	McPherson College	895371	76.76	970 – 1,160	25490	41446	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas McPherson College McPherson, KS Endowment per Student $895,371 1,252.2% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $25,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,446
2	University of Kansas	104226	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Endowment per Student $104,226 3.6% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
3	Bethel College-North Newton	68661	93.5	880 – 1,190	24879	40808	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas Bethel College-North Newton North Newton, KS Found in North Newton, Bethel College-North Newton accepts 94% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $68,661 16.0% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,808
4	Kansas State University	57727	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $57,727 3.6% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
5	Hesston College	52954	88.32	970 – 1,150	22691	46707	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas Hesston College Hesston, KS Hesston College offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. With a high 83% first year retention rate, 75% of students earn their degree within four years. A NJCAA Division II school, the Larks wear red and gold. Endowment per Student $52,954 2.8% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,707
6	Washburn University	46251	100	1,010 – 1,180	12894	42881	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas Washburn University Topeka, KS Based in Topeka, Washburn University’s acceptance rate is 100% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 70% of students at Washburn University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $46,251 9.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $12,894 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,881
7	Kansas Wesleyan University	45136	67.02	930 – 1,140	23419	44811	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, KS Based in Salina, Kansas Wesleyan University’s acceptance rate is 67% and requires $200 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $45,136 6.9% Acceptance Rate 67.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,419 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,811
8	Barclay College	39125	54.49	930 – 1,110	25548	35820	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas Barclay College Haviland, KS Located in Haviland, Barclay College accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $15 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $39,125 5.2% Acceptance Rate 54.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $25,548 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,820
9	Friends University	36968	60.46	940 – 1,120	22579	42960	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas Friends University Wichita, KS Located in Wichita, Friends University’s acceptance rate is 60%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $36,968 1.9% Acceptance Rate 60.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,579 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,960
10	Baker University	34883	94.18	970 – 1,110	23410	54747	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas Baker University Baldwin City, KS Found in Baldwin City, Baker University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Baker University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 66% and 49% of......Read more Endowment per Student $34,883 6.6% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $23,410 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,747
11	Manhattan Christian College	31956	100	800 – 1,240	23523	40023	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas Manhattan Christian College Manhattan, KS Based in Manhattan, Manhattan Christian College accepts 100% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 93% of students attending Manhattan Christian College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $31,956 3.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 800 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,523 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,023
12	Wichita State University	28333	72.11	970 – 1,220	14184	44043	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas Wichita State University Wichita, KS Found in Wichita, Wichita State University’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Wichita State University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 72% and around 25% of students will graduate within four......Read more Endowment per Student $28,333 4.6% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $14,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,043
13	Tabor College	28330	64.58	830 – 1,100	19998	42896	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas Tabor College Hillsboro, KS Based in Hillsboro, Tabor College’s acceptance rate is 65% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Tabor College will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 53% and around 42% of students will graduate within four years. Three common......Read more Endowment per Student $28,330 22.5% Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 830 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $19,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
14	Southwestern College	27872	74.43	900 – 1,110	27337	48034	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas Southwestern College Winfield, KS Based in Winfield, Southwestern College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $27,872 0.3% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $27,337 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,034
15	Donnelly College	27858	95.7	--	14923	34791	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas Donnelly College Kansas City, KS Located in Kansas City, Donnelly College accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Donnelly College, there is a 76% first year retention rate and around......Read more Endowment per Student $27,858 5.2% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,791
16	Emporia State University	25130	97.71	970 – 1,180	15441	41389	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas Emporia State University Emporia, KS Based in Emporia, Emporia State University accepts 98% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending Emporia State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Emporia State University, there is a 76% first year......Read more Endowment per Student $25,130 16.9% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,389
17	Bethany College	22806	78.6	960 – 1,120	29571	40805	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas Bethany College Lindsborg, KS One of the oldest colleges in the state, Bethany College opened in 1881. 100% of students receive institutional grant aid and, as a NAIA Division II school, there are athletic scholarships available. Many choose to pursue degrees in Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other. Endowment per Student $22,806 20.5% Acceptance Rate 78.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $29,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,805
18	Sterling College	21504	89.16	1,000 – 1,180	22996	40722	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas Sterling College Sterling, KS Located in Sterling, Sterling College accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Sterling College will receive institutional grant aid. At Sterling College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and around 36% of......Read more Endowment per Student $21,504 11.5% Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,996 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,722
19	Pittsburg State University	20734	87.27	930 – 1,180	19357	43793	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS Endowment per Student $20,734 4.9% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,793
20	Benedictine College	20096	76.45	1,120 – 1,330	28451	45000	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas Benedictine College Atchison, KS Benedictine College’s core values are built into the four “pillars” of the school which are known as Catholic, Benedictine, Liberal Arts, and Residential. The college’s motto is “Forward. Always Forward.” Its campus is located along the bends of the Missouri River....Read more Endowment per Student $20,096 10.9% Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $28,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,000
21	Fort Hays State University	17601	91.77	1,010 – 1,210	13774	44428	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas Fort Hays State University Hays, KS Found in Hays, Fort Hays State University accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. About 78% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $17,601 13.8% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $13,774 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,428
22	University of Saint Mary	17122	86.63	920 – 1,170	23611	54827	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS Based in Leavenworth, the University of Saint Mary accepts 87% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending the University of Saint Mary will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $17,122 3.8% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $23,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,827
23	Ottawa University-Ottawa	16926	80.03	890 – 1,100	28126	49139	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Located in Ottawa, Ottawa University-Ottawa’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 58% and 26% of students will earn their degree in......Read more Endowment per Student $16,926 29.0% Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
24	Newman University	15173	47.61	970 – 1,210	19315	47051	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas Newman University Wichita, KS Found in Wichita, Newman University’s acceptance rate is 48%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 94% of students at Newman University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $15,173 1.1% Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,315 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,051
25	Central Christian College of Kansas	13937	95.7	920 – 1,120	12217	37685	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas Central Christian College of Kansas McPherson, KS Based in McPherson, Central Christian College of Kansas accepts 96% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of students attending Central Christian College of Kansas will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $13,937 24.0% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $12,217 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,685
26	MidAmerica Nazarene University	11116	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Kansas MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Endowment per Student $11,116 6.7% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433