Topeka, KS · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Washburn University (in-state) | $9,945 | — |
| KS average | $14,865 | -33% |
| National average | $18,082 | -45% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $9,945 | $39,780 |
| Out-of-state | $20,949 | $83,796 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Washburn University ranks 33 by in-state tuition among the 60 KS colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 111% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Washburn University | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Manhattan Area Technical College | $9,844 |
| Wichita State University | $9,684 |
| Donnelly College | $10,440 |
| Washburn Institute of Technology | $8,880 |
In-state tuition at Washburn University is $9,945 per year; out-of-state students pay $20,949.
Washburn University in-state tuition is 33% below the KS average of $14,865.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Washburn University is 45% below that.
$9,945 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Washburn University comes to about $39,780 for an in-state student and $83,796 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Washburn University ranks 33 out of the 60 KS colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.