Washburn Institute of Technology

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$7,584
3.95% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$11,906
After Financial Aid
2023 Acceptance Rate
40.7%
670 Applicants
2024 Enrolled Students
1,341
76.1% Full-Time

About

Washburn Institute of Technology is a higher education institution located in Shawnee County, KS. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Washburn Institute of Technology were Electrician (52 degrees awarded), Medium or Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology (34 degrees), and General Cosmetology (34 degrees).

In 2024, 904 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Washburn Institute of Technology. 43% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (577 degrees), 3.52 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (164 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Washburn Institute of Technology is $7,584, which is $−6,532 less than the national average for ($14,116).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Washburn Institute of Technology is $7,584, which is $6,532 less than the national average for ($14,116).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,906.

In 2024, 85% of undergraduate students attending Washburn Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,584
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Washburn Institute of Technology was $7,584. The cost of tuition at Washburn Institute of Technology is $−6,532 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($14,116).

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Average Net Price

$11,906
2024 Value
1.9%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Washburn Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,906. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Washburn Institute of Technology grew by 1.9%.

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Other Student Expenses

$10,845
Room and Board
$1,008
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Washburn Institute of Technology was of $10,845 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.818% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,008. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 16% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

85%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
8%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Washburn Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.66% with respect to 2023, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

Washburn Institute of Technology received 670 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 1.21% annual growth. Out of those 670 applicants, 273 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 40.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,341 students enrolled at Washburn Institute of Technology in 2024.

Washburn Institute of Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 77.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

40.7%
Acceptance Rate in 2023
273
Accepted Out of 670

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Washburn Institute of Technology was 40.7% (273 admissions from 670 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 42%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 1.21%, while admissions declined by 1.8%.

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Enrollment

Washburn Institute of Technology had a total enrollment of 1,341 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Washburn Institute of Technology is 1,021 students and the part-time enrollment is 320. This means that 76.1% of students enrolled at Washburn Institute of Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Washburn Institute of Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.34% Black or African American, 5.37% Two or More Races, 1.12% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.522% Asian, and 0.0746% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Washburn Institute of Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (47.2%), followed by White Female (19.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.1%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Washburn Institute of Technology in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,341 students. The full-time enrollment at Washburn Institute of Technology is 1,021 and the part-time enrollment is 320.

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Retention Rate over Time

79%
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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Washburn Institute of Technology was 79%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    845 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    203 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    85 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Washburn Institute of Technology is 63% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.34% Black or African American, 5.37% Two or More Races, 1.12% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.522% Asian, and 0.0746% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 97 students (7.23%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 126 fewer women than men received degrees from Washburn Institute of Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Washburn Institute of Technology is white (577 degrees awarded). There were 3.52 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (164 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Washburn Institute of Technology is Electrician (52 degrees awarded), followed by Medium or Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology (34 degrees) and General Cosmetology (34 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Washburn Institute of Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (144 degrees awarded), Construction (107 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (133 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Washburn Institute of Technology are Registered nurses (1,500,294 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (167,184 people), Medical & health services managers (166,785 people), Pharmacists (135,115 people), and Other managers (125,507 people).

The most specialized majors at Washburn Institute of Technology in 2024 are Precision Production (144 degrees awarded), Construction (107 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (133 degrees), Engineering Technologies (94 degrees), and Human Sciences (19 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Washburn Institute of Technology are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Washburn Institute of Technology are Precision Production (144 degrees awarded), Construction (107 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (133 degrees), Engineering Technologies (94 degrees), and Human Sciences (19 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Washburn Institute of Technology are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,621,393 people), Elementary & secondary schools (332,818 people), Outpatient care centers (290,530 people), Offices of physicians (205,592 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (171,471 people).

The most specialized majors at Washburn Institute of Technology are Precision Production (144 degrees awarded), Construction (107 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (133 degrees), Engineering Technologies (94 degrees), and Human Sciences (19 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Washburn Institute of Technology.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Electrician
    52 degrees awarded
  2. Medium or Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology
    34 degrees awarded
  3. General Cosmetology
    34 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Washburn Institute of Technology was Electrician with 52 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

515
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
389
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 515 degrees were awarded to men at Washburn Institute of Technology, which is 1.32 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (389).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 108 degrees were awarded to men at Washburn Institute of Technology in Welding Technology, which is 6 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 148 degrees were awarded to men at Washburn Institute of Technology in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 7.4 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

62%
100% Completion Time
63%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 62% of students graduating from Washburn Institute of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    577 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    164 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    60 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Washburn Institute of Technology is white (577 degrees awarded). There were 3.52 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (164 degrees).

2.54% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Male
    355 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    222 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Male
    90 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Washburn Institute of Technology is white male (355 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (222 degrees).

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