Washburn University
Topeka, KS · Public · 4,562 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $20,310 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $9,693 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $10,758 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $13,922 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,472 |
| All incomes (average) | $15,280 |
Sticker tuition: $9,945 in-state, $20,949 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
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- Average SAT
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- Median ACT
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- Students with Pell grants
- 34%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 53%
- Freshman retention
- 68%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $49,774
- Median debt at graduation
- $18,127
- International undergrads
- 220 (4.5%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing35%
Business10%
Criminal Justice5%
Kinesiology & Sports Science4%
Psychology4%
Communications & Media3%
Education3%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Social Sciences2%
Biology & Life Sciences2%
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