Washburn Institute of Technology

Topeka, KS · Public · Certificate degrees · City

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About Washburn Institute of Technology

Washburn Institute of Technology is a small, public institution in Topeka, KS, in a city setting. It enrolls about 615 students. 68% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $49,774.

Open

Acceptance

$8,607

Net price

615

Enrollment

68%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$8,607

Average net price

$8,880

In-state tuition

$8,880

Out-of-state tuition

$11,501

Room & board

$1,038

Books & supplies

$14,251

Total cost of attendance

13%

Students receiving Pell grants

Students with federal loans

$18,127

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$7,114

$30–48K

$9,496

$48–75K

$8,645

$75–110K

$10,082

$110K+

$14,051

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing38.6%

Mechanic & Repair Tech14.8%

Precision Production11.9%

Construction Trades11.8%

Business6.7%

Engineering Tech6.6%

Personal & Culinary Services4.8%

Computer Science2.0%

Communications Tech1.0%

After Graduation

$49,774

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$42,881

Median earnings (6 yrs)

68%

Graduation rate

79%

Retention rate

77%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,557

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

615

Total enrollment

28%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

38%

First-generation

Gender balance

42% women

58% men

Race & ethnicity

White

53%

Hispanic

17%

Black

11%

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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