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Washburn University

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Tuition & Fees $20,949
($9,945)
Student Population 6,033
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,035
Graduation Rate 53 %
Students:Faculty 15 : 1

Academic Overview

Washburn University is a public, four-years institute located in Topeka, Kansas. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $9,945 for Kansas residents and $20,949 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $10,787 for Kansas residents and $20,467 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 6,033 students are enrolled.
The salary after graduation from Washburn University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $43,500. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Washburn's tuition & fees is $9,945 for Kansas residents and $20,949 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $10,787 for in-state students and $20,467 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Kansas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,945$20,949
Graduate$10,787$20,467
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Washburn.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,035 and 63% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 6,033 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Graduation Rate for Washburn University is 53 %
Graduation Rate
53%
Transfer-out Rate for Washburn University is 1 %
Transfer-out Rate
1%
Retention Rate for Washburn University is 68 %
Retention Rate
68%
Student Population for Washburn University is 6,033
Student Population
6,033
Student to Faculty Ratio for Washburn University is 15 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,035 at Washburn University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,035

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1700 SW College Avenue, Topeka, KS 66621
Phone785-670-1010
WEBwww.washburn.edu/
Admissionwww.washburn.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.washburn.edu/admissions/apply.html
Financial Aidwww.washburn.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www3-prod.washburn.edu/net_price_calc/index.php
Veterans Tuitionwww.washburn.edu/student-life/military/military-veteran-education-benefits.html
Athleticwww.washburn.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/financial-aid/Files/Non AY Specific Files/Graduation-Rates-for-Student-Athletes.pdf
Disability Servicewww.washburn.edu/studentaccessibility

Offered Degrees

Washburn offers 120 major programs through online and on-site education where 31 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's214
Bachelor's6610
Master's197
Doctorate (Practical)21
Less Than 1 Year Certificate11
1-2 Years Certificate63
Post-Bachelor's Certificate33
Post-Master's Certificate22

Special Learning Opportunities

Washburn University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:970)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,274)

Veterans Benefits

Washburn University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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