CLT Colleges in

Kansas

Barclay College, founded in 1917 as the Kansas Central Bible Training School, is a private Christian institution in Haviland, Kansas. Originally named Friends Bible College, it adopted its current name in 1990 to honor Quaker theologian Robert Barclay. The college offers undergraduate degrees in programs like Youth Ministry, Pastoral Ministry, and Business Administration, and a Master's in Transformational Leadership. It emphasizes biblical foundations, spiritual growth, and academic excellence. The campus features various buildings, including the Ross-Ellis Center for Arts and Ministry, and serves a student body of around 200. Barclay College focuses on preparing students for Christian leadership and service.

Benedictine College, founded in 1971 by the merger of St. Benedict's College and Mount St. Scholastica College, places a strong emphasis on four pillars: Catholic, Benedictine, Liberal Arts, and Residential principles. Founded in the 1800s to meet local needs, it has since grown into a four-year liberal arts college. Academically, the college focuses on business, education, and theology, which are all interests of the Benedictine order. It offers engineering, nursing, and architecture programs. The college values faith by providing several worship activities, pilgrimages, and prayer places. The athletic teams, known as the Ravens, play in a variety of NAIA sports. "Rocky the Raven" represents the college's ties to St. Benedict.

Central Christian College of Kansas is a private evangelical Christian college in McPherson, Kansas, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church. Founded in 1884, it has a total undergraduate enrollment of 433 (fall 2023) and a rural 39-acre campus. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and ranked #67 in Regional Colleges Midwest in the 2025 Best Colleges edition. It offers teacher education programs recognized by the Kansas State Department of Education. Central Christian competes in the NAIA's Sooner Athletic Conference, fielding 16 varsity sports teams known as the Tigers.

Manhattan Christian College (MCC), founded in 1927 in Manhattan, Kansas, is a private Christian institution dedicated to preparing students for ministry and leadership in various fields. MCC offers bachelor’s degrees in ministerial disciplines, dual-degree programs with Kansas State University, and online degree completion in Management & Ethics and Biblical Leadership. With a 12:1 student-faculty ratio, 99% of students receive institutional aid. The Thunder athletics program competes in NCCAA Division II. MCC is accredited by ABHE and HLC.

Saint Mary's Academy and College in St. Marys, Kansas, is a traditional Catholic school operated by the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX). Originally founded as a Jesuit mission in 1848, it later became St. Mary's College before closing in 1967. The SSPX acquired the property in 1978. The Academy serves over 900 K-12 students, and the College, now offering a four-year liberal arts degree, enrolls 60 students. The school competes in the Kansas Christian League for athletics and operates a radio station, KSMK-LP 98.3 FM. The SSPX, with over 723 priests worldwide, has a strong presence in St. Marys, maintaining its traditional Catholic mission.