Washburn Institute of Technology Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Washburn Institute of Technology is a public certificate and vocational school in Topeka, Kansas, enrolling about 615 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,607 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $8,880. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,774 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,880
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,607 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 40.75% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 615 71.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 67.66%
- First-Generation Students: 37.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 2.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 8.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,911
- Applicants (IPEDS): 670
- Room & Board: $11,501 annual estimate
Washburn Institute of Technology: what the data shows
Common questions about Washburn Institute of Technology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Washburn Institute of Technology?
Washburn Institute of Technology is located in Topeka, KS (ZIP 66604).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Washburn Institute of Technology public or private?
Washburn Institute of Technology is a Public institution.
How much does Washburn Institute of Technology cost?
Published tuition: $8,880.
Average net price after aid: $8,607.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,114 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,496 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,645 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,082 |
| $110,001+ | $14,051 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $35,520.
How hard is it to get into Washburn Institute of Technology?
Admission rate: 40.75%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Washburn Institute of Technology?
Total enrollment: 615 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,911 students.
About 72% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Washburn Institute of Technology?
150%-time completion rate: 67.66%.
First-year retention: 79.0%.
What do graduates of Washburn Institute of Technology earn?
Median earnings: $42,881 six years after entry; $49,774 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,127.
13.48% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Washburn Institute of Technology known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (168 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (126 completions)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician (87 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (57 completions)
- Electrician (52 completions)
- Carpentry/Carpenter (35 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (34 completions)
- Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician (34 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (34 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (28 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Washburn Institute of Technology a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 40.75%; completion rate 67.66%; median earnings $49,774 at 10 years; net price $8,607. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,880
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Washburn Institute of Technology was $8,880.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,607
2024 Value
In 2024 Washburn Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,607.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$34,428 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,607 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$35,520 4-Year Tuition
$11,501 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,038 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,419 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$85,676 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Washburn Institute of Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
13.48% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
8.09% 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 Washburn Institute of Technology 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 Washburn Institute of Technology 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 | $4,608 | $4,608 | $12,285 |
| 2014 | $4,944 | $4,944 | $9,570 |
| 2015 | $5,568 | $5,568 | $10,087 |
| 2016 | $6,192 | $6,192 | $11,741 |
| 2017 | $6,912 | $6,912 | $10,724 |
| 2018 | $7,632 | $7,632 | $10,942 |
| 2019 | $7,824 | $7,824 | $11,923 |
| 2020 | $8,160 | $8,160 | $11,523 |
| 2021 | $8,323 | $8,323 | $12,458 |
| 2022 | $9,360 | $9,360 | $11,880 |
| 2023 | $9,120 | $9,120 | $12,943 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
40.75% Acceptance Rate
670 Total Applicants
273 Students Admitted
211 First-Time Students Enrolled
77.29% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
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 & Student Demographics
Washburn Institute of Technology reported total enrollment of about 615 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 58% male and 42% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (53.3%), Hispanic or Latino (17.4%), and Black or African American (11.2%). About 13.48% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 37.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
71.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Washburn Institute of Technology in 2024 is 615 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,911 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.0%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 53.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
67.66% 100% Completion Time
67.66% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 67.66% of students graduating from Washburn Institute of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 12% male / 88% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 86% male / 14% female
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician: 70% male / 30% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Washburn Institute of Technology.
Return on Investment
$18,127 Median Student Debt
$49,774 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.42% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1345.74% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Washburn Institute of Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 30 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 168 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 126 completions
3. Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician: 87 completions
4. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 57 completions
5. Electrician: 52 completions
6. Carpentry/Carpenter: 35 completions
7. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 34 completions
8. Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician: 34 completions
9. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 34 completions
Most popular programs at Washburn Institute of Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Washburn Institute of Technology graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Washburn Institute of Technology from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,557
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Washburn Institute of Technology is a public institution located in Topeka, KS. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Welding Technology/Welder, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 615 students. Student body composition includes White (53.3%), Hispanic or Latino (17.4%), Black or African American (11.2%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 40.75%. The 150%-time completion rate is 67.66%. Approximately 13.48% of students receive Pell Grants. About 37.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Topeka, KS 66604
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Washburn Institute of Technology 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Washburn Institute of Technology located?
Washburn Institute of Technology is located in Topeka, KS.
What is Washburn Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Washburn Institute of Technology is 40.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 670 applicants and 273 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Washburn Institute of Technology cost?
Reported tuition is $8,880 and average net price is $8,607 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,501 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Washburn Institute of Technology?
Washburn Institute of Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,911 students, White (53.3%), Hispanic or Latino (17.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Washburn Institute of Technology?
About 37.8% of students at Washburn Institute of Technology are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Washburn Institute of Technology earn?
Median earnings are $42,881 six years after entry and $49,774 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Washburn Institute of Technology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 67.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Washburn Institute of Technology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,127.
Is Washburn Institute of Technology public or private?
Washburn Institute of Technology is a public institution located in Topeka, KS.
Is Washburn Institute of Technology an HBCU?
No. Washburn Institute of Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Washburn Institute of Technology a tribal college?
No. Washburn Institute of Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Washburn Institute of Technology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Washburn Institute of Technology does not meet that proxy (reported share 17.4%).
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
- Kansas college costs
- Kansas colleges by ROI
- Kansas trade schools profile
- Topeka, Kansas city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kansas
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.