2024 Best Colleges with Elementary Education Degrees in the Kansas City Area

• Kansas City, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.64 out of 5  1,411 reviews

Freshman: UMKC has an amazing campus for students. They offer various academic , health and food resources for those who are in need of help. They prioritize working with students and are constantly asking for feedback. They want to hear what you think, in order to make improvements. I love the environment and community at UMKC. Everyone is welcoming and want to help. I highly recommend checking out UMKC and exploring what they have to offer!... Read 1,411 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 76%

• Net price $14,368

• SAT range 1050-1330

• Kansas City, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  419 reviews

Freshman: There are a lot of things that I like about Rockhurst, and one of them is the student to teacher ratio. Rockhurst has a 14:1 student ratio and it makes it really easy to get connected with your professors and makes the learning experiences better. Rockhurst also has great student resources to help everyone succeed in college. They have everything from student counselling to peer coaches and advisors to help you succeed in all of your classes. Rockhurst also police on campus and nearby to make sure you feel safe at all time. Another thing I like about the campus is how beautiful it is, with the cool buildings, clocktower, and flowers everywhere around campus. The only thing I would like to see change is more people coming here!... Read 419 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 67%

• Net price $22,050

• SAT range 1080-1270

• Liberty, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.53 out of 5  370 reviews

Freshman: My freshman experience as a civil engineering student at William Jewell College has been transformative, shaping my academic and professional aspirations. The challenging curriculum, supportive faculty, and hands-on learning opportunities have fueled my passion for engineering. While I appreciate the strengths of the program, I also believe that improvements in facilities, internship support, industry connections, and diversity and inclusion efforts would further enhance the educational experience for civil engineering students. As I embark on my journey as an engineer, I am grateful for the foundation I have built at William Jewell College and eagerly anticipate the growth and opportunities that lie ahead.... Read 370 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 47%

• Net price $20,876

• SAT range 1090-1270

• Olathe, KS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  302 reviews

Senior: My experience at MidAmerica has been rocky. The usual ups and downs as a student, however there are many great things about this university. I enjoy the sense of community at the school, it can be slightly overwhelming due to the school's population. As for things I would love to see change is the finances for future students, for my years the school's price has constantly increased. With no benefits to the student of increasing pricing, they added a new student center but all other buildings are fairly old.... Read 302 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 65%

• Net price $28,554

• SAT range 910-990

• Kansas City, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  433 reviews

Senior: My experience here is second to none. I have gone to quite a few colleges and this is the first one where I felt I was more than a number. There are plenty of resources on campus from mental health, physical health, and academic. There are more than just the professors having a hand in the students’ academic success. There was a time where one of my mind-term grades were low and I received a email from student success wanting to set up a meeting to discuss how we can get the grade up and the tools that I have available to me. Although it was due to a professor forgetting to put in a grade, it meant a lot to know that everyone cares. The reason it did not get 5 starts is because I wish there were updates to the campus overall, specifically the student fitness center.... Read 433 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 68%

• Net price $18,581

• SAT range 980-1160

• Parkville, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  1,300 reviews

Junior: I love Park University! The campus is in the best location in all of Arizona (in my opinion) and I have yet to have a professor who is not invested in the success of their students. I am a student-athlete and Park University has made it possible for me to continue in both my sport and academic careers. I would love to see the school (the Arizona campus) grow a lot more and become more well-known. More accessible student housing would be nice as well, so that I could save money by going that route.... Read 1,300 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $15,999

• SAT range —

• Leavenworth, KS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.58 out of 5  134 reviews

Junior: Overall, The University of Saint Mary is a very good school! The professors are very helpful and eager to see you succeed. The student community is very lively and supportive of school functions. The main thing the school should work on is the communication between administration and students. It can be a challenge to get ahold of someone, but it is noticeable that they are working on fixing this issue.... Read 134 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 81%

• Net price $23,801

• SAT range 870-1060

• Kansas City, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  49 reviews

Alum: Calvary's a great school - I completed my undergraduate and graduate degrees here. I first came in 2013, and when I first attended, there were some culturally legalistic issues that affected campus life - things like strict dress codes, poor discipline methods, and a general attitude towards students that treated us like children instead of adults. I stayed for the education, which is really, really excellent - especially the counseling, business, and theology departments. By the time I finished up at Calvary (2021ish), the school had come a dramatically long way in being more grace-filled and discipleship-focused, and much of that old legalism that has characterized so many Christian higher-ed spaces has melted away.... Read 49 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 59%

• Net price $14,117

• SAT range 870-1370

• Overland Park, KS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.63 out of 5  8 reviews

Sophomore: The caveat of the courses could not have been easier to understand! All the professors I had were kind and always available to help when needed. I felt like I was not just a student, but part of a family. The only thing I would like to see change is the available scholarships.... Read 8 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $16,370

• SAT range —

• Overland Park, KS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4 out of 5  14 reviews

Niche User: The school and the people were all very nice and amazing! They take care or recruiting athletes and give them the best experiences so they make an impression on your couple days visiting the school.... Read 14 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate —

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