Rasmussen University-Kansas
Rasmussen University-Kansas is a private for-profit two-year college in Topeka, Kansas, enrolling about 359 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $17,160 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $17,160
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,980 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 359 49.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.45%
Rasmussen University-Kansas: what the data shows
Common questions about Rasmussen University-Kansas, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Rasmussen University-Kansas?
Rasmussen University-Kansas is located in Topeka, KS (ZIP 66609).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Rasmussen University-Kansas public or private?
Rasmussen University-Kansas is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Rasmussen University-Kansas cost?
Published tuition: $17,160.
Average net price after aid: $23,980.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $24,225 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,246 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $68,640.
How big is Rasmussen University-Kansas?
Total enrollment: 359 students.
About 50% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Rasmussen University-Kansas?
150%-time completion rate: 45.45%.
What do graduates of Rasmussen University-Kansas earn?
Median earnings: $41,436 six years after entry; $39,080 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,899.
56.77% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Rasmussen University-Kansas known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (160 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (134 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (7 completions)
- CIP 520201 (4 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (3 completions)
- CIP 220302 (2 completions)
- CIP 520302 (2 completions)
- CIP 521001 (2 completions)
- Communications Technology/Technician (1 completions)
- CIP 140903 (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Rasmussen University-Kansas a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 45.45%; median earnings $39,080 at 10 years; net price $23,980. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$17,160
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Rasmussen University-Kansas was $17,160.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,980
2024 Value
In 2024 Rasmussen University-Kansas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,980.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$95,920 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,980 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$68,640 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Rasmussen University-Kansas.
Financial Aid by Income Level
56.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
79.25% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Rasmussen University-Kansas was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Rasmussen University-Kansas in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $10,764 | $10,764 | — |
| 2014 | $10,764 | $10,764 | $17,889 |
| 2015 | $9,360 | $9,360 | $18,235 |
| 2016 | $9,360 | $9,360 | $18,950 |
| 2017 | $10,935 | $10,935 | $19,768 |
| 2018 | $10,935 | $10,935 | $18,895 |
| 2019 | $10,935 | $10,935 | $18,934 |
| 2020 | $11,777 | $11,777 | $18,478 |
| 2021 | $11,571 | $11,571 | $18,320 |
| 2022 | $10,571 | $10,571 | $19,257 |
| 2023 | $15,340 | $15,340 | $18,289 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
49.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Rasmussen University-Kansas in 2024 is 359 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
45.45% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Rasmussen University-Kansas completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Rasmussen University-Kansas.
Return on Investment
$20,899 Median Student Debt
$39,080 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
53.48% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
307.42% Return on Investment
5.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Rasmussen University-Kansas.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 134 completions
Health Professions and Related Programs: 7 completions
CIP 52.0201: 4 completions
Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 3 completions
CIP 22.0302: 2 completions
CIP 52.0302: 2 completions
CIP 52.1001: 2 completions
Communications Technology/Technician: 1 completions
CIP 14.0903: 1 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 160 completions
Most popular programs at Rasmussen University-Kansas.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Rasmussen University-Kansas graduates.
About
Rasmussen University-Kansas is a private for-profit institution located in Topeka, KS, offering 14 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 359 students. The institution maintains a 45.45% graduation rate. Approximately 56.77% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Topeka, KS 66609
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Rasmussen University-Kansas provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Rasmussen University-Kansas cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $17,160 and average net price is $23,980 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Rasmussen University-Kansas earn?
Median earnings are $41,436 six years after entry and $39,080 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Rasmussen University-Kansas?
The 150%-time completion rate is 45.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Rasmussen University-Kansas students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,899.
How big is Rasmussen University-Kansas?
Total enrollment is about 359 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Rasmussen University-Kansas public or private?
Rasmussen University-Kansas is a private for-profit institution located in Topeka, KS.
Is Rasmussen University-Kansas an HBCU?
No. Rasmussen University-Kansas is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Rasmussen University-Kansas a tribal college?
No. Rasmussen University-Kansas is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Rasmussen University-Kansas a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Rasmussen University-Kansas does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.0%).
Is Rasmussen University-Kansas religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Rasmussen University-Kansas in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.