Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.6k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Washburn University
Topeka, KS
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,578
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,582
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,759
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$20,337
Net price (after aid)$13,046
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$9,589
$30k – $48k$10,136
$48k – $75k$13,702
$75k – $110k$17,518
$110k+$17,323
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$49,774
Median debt at graduation$18,127
Est. monthly loan payment$192
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.7×Graduates earn about 2.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants31%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans35%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
53%
Freshman Retention
69%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$13k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Manageable graduate debt
$18.1k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.6k
below avg
Out-of-state
$20.6k
below avg
Net price
$13k
below avg
Pell
31%
Median debt
$18.1k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$49.8k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeNatural SciencesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (30)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
CybersecurityWeb DevelopmentSoftware Engineering
Business
AccountingMarketingInformation Systems
Education
Elementary EducationSpecial EducationSecondary Education
Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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About Washburn University
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- Where is Washburn University located?
- Washburn University is located in Topeka, KS, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Washburn University?
- Washburn University is a public university based in KS. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Washburn University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Washburn University is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Washburn University?
- Washburn University's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,578 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Washburn University?
- Washburn University reports total enrollment of approximately 4,826 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Washburn University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Washburn University.
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