Rockhurst University is in the Westwood Hills, a neighborhood in southern Kansas City. This university was founded in 1910 and is affiliated with the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The college features the Christian Life Communities, a collection of small groups that discuss the Jesuit faith.
Avila University is in Kansas City's Verona Hills district. This university is affiliated with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet order. Avila was founded in 1916. This small Catholic university offers master's degrees in arts in education, organizational development and business administration. Student organizations include campus ministries and group activities programming.
The University of Missouri-Kansas City, or UMKC, is in southern Kansas City and one of the largest satellite branches of the University of Missouri system; the university's main campus is in Columbia. This campus was founded in 1933 and has a separate mascot from the Columbia campus; UMKC's mascot is the Kangaroo.
Park University was originally a Christian-based college when it was established in 1875. In the 21st century, this four-year institute provides bachelors degrees in a wide range of studies, including sociology, mathematics, fine art and legal studies. The university also offers military certificates, such as terrorism and homeland security and military history.
Downtown Kansas City is home to Western Baptist Bible College, a four-year institute affiliated with the Baptist denomination. The college offers an associate and bachelor's degree in pastoral studies, Christian theology and Biblical language. Master's degrees in religious studies and Christian education are also available.
One of the oldest public colleges in Kansas City is Metropolitan Community College, or MCC. This college was also one of the first two-year institutes in the United States to provide associate degrees. MCC has five locations throughout Missouri. The Kansas City campus emphasizes studies in business and technology.
The Kansas City Art Institute is in Kansas City's Westport area, within five minutes of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. This school promotes studies in fine arts and graphic design. The school was founded in 1885. Bachelor of fine arts degrees include animation, painting, photo & new media and sculpture. The campus features the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.
The Kansas City campus of Concord Career College is in the city's Westside South area. This college's studies emphasis lies in health-related fields. Associate degree programs include medical assisting, nursing and dental hygiene.
The Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is in northern Kansas City, within walking distance of Englewood Park. This institute is one of the six seminaries in the United States affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.
Situated in southern Kansas City, the Nazarene Theological Seminary is affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene. The seminary was founded in 1945 and offers master's degrees in divinity, theological studies and Christian education.