5. This is the MIAA 127 miles (avg.) 1,635,000 76,400 Totals 60 miles 340,000 7,200 Topeka, KS Washburn 180 miles 17,000 5,600 Kirksville, MO Truman 135 miles 10,000 1,600 Bolivar, MO Southwest Baptist 125 miles 20,000 7,100 Pittsburg, KS Pittsburg State 90 miles 11,000 6,600 Maryville, MO Northwest Missouri 180 miles 828,000 15,000 Omaha, NE Nebraska-Omaha 55 miles 72,000 5,200 St. Joseph, MO Missouri Western 160 miles 270,000 5,600 Joplin, MO Missouri Southern 265 miles 20,000 9,000 Hays, KS Fort Hays State 105 miles 30,000 4,500 Emporia, KS Emporia State 50 miles 17,000 9,000 Warrensburg, MO Central Missouri Proximity to Kansas City Metro Area Population Enrollment Location Institution