Washburn University Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Topeka, KS · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$9,945
Out-of-State Tuition$20,949
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Washburn University vs. State and National Averages

Washburn UniversityKS AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$9,945$14,865$18,082
vs. average—-33%-45%

Other colleges in Topeka

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Rasmussen University-KansasPrivate for-profit359$17,160
Washburn Institute of TechnologyPublic615$8,880

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Washburn University

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$49,774
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)53%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$18,127
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants34%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over19%
First-generation students38%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Washburn University?

In-state tuition at Washburn University is $9,945 and out-of-state tuition is $20,949, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Washburn University?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Washburn University. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Washburn University?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Washburn University. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Washburn University?

Washburn University enrolls about 4,562 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Is Washburn University expensive?

In-state tuition at Washburn University is $9,945, which is 33% below the KS average of $14,865.

How much do graduates of Washburn University earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Washburn University are $49,774 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Washburn University take on?

The median debt among Washburn University graduates who borrowed is $18,127, according to College Scorecard.