List of defunct colleges and universities in Kansas

At least four of the schools began operations before Kansas was admitted into the union (January 29, 1861).

The earliest on record to close was Blue Mont Central College in 1863.

Critics accused the second school of attempting to use the history of the first to give a perception of value and credibility on the second.

Several of the schools maintained active athletic programs during their time of operation.

Utopia did not grant "degrees" but operated as a "college" for an extended period of time.

Bluemont Hall at Kansas State University , named to honor Blue Mont Central College
1909 Advertisement in Topeka State Journal for the Bissing Conservatory of Music
"Presbie Pete" mascot of the College of Emporia
Great Western Business and Normal College
Davis Hall at Friends University , original site of Garfield University
Great Western Business and Normal College class of 1905.
George Washington Carver applied to and was accepted by Highland University , but upon arrival they turned him away because of his race. [ 4 ]
Lane University and territorial capital museum
Miltonvale Wesleyan College , main building 1915
College of the Sisters of Bethany postcard showing Wolfe Hall and Holmes Hall