| Type | Less than 2 year, Public |
|---|---|
| Campus locale | City: Midsize |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate |
| Calendar system | Semester |
| Student body size | Small |
|---|---|
| Student to faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Acceptance rate | 44% |
| Students retention rate | 67% |
| On-time graduation rate | 59% |
Located in Topeka, Kansas, Washburn Institute of Technology is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.
Washburn Institute of Technology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
The retention rate of students at Washburn Institute of Technology is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kansas is 75%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Washburn Institute of Technology do not continue their studies after the first year.
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Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
Admission
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2021 admitted students
Applicants Stats
The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Washburn Institute of Technology during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.
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Total Applicants
During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, Washburn Institute of Technology received a total of 657 applications. These applications included 413 male applicants and 244 female applicants. -
Admitted Students
Out of the 657 applicants, Washburn Institute of Technology admitted 288 students. Among the admitted students, there were 206 males and 82 females who received offers of admission. -
Enrolled Students
Among the admitted students, 239 students chose to enroll at Washburn Institute of Technology. This means that 239 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 160 were male and 79 were female. -
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Washburn Institute of Technology had an overall acceptance rate of 44% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 50% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 34%. -
Yield Rate
The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Washburn Institute of Technology had an overall yield rate of 83% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 78%, and for female admitted students, it was 96%.
Admission and Enrollment Trends
The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Washburn Institute of Technology over the past 7 years.
Admission Requirements
Fall 2021
Washburn Institute of Technology uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.
In contrast to the most common test-optional policies, Washburn Institute of Technology operates as a test-blind college. This means that it does not consider or require SAT or ACT scores for admission purposes. Regardless of whether applicants submit test scores or not, they will not be factored into the admissions evaluation. However, in the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. The primary motivation behind test-blind policies is to promote equity and inclusivity in the admissions process. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.Required
- Secondary school record
- Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Recommended
- Recommendation letters
Neither required nor recommended
- Secondary school GPA
- Secondary school rank
- Completion of college-preparatory program
- Formal demonstration of competencies
- Test scores (SAT/ACT)
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Accepted Credits
Fall 2021
The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Washburn Institute of Technology.
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Credit for life experiences
Accepted -
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Not Accepted -
Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)
Not Accepted
Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Washburn Institute of Technology in 2022 for students from Kansas.
See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to Less than 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| Kansas's average | $7,489 |
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| National average | $8,419 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Washburn Institute of Technology in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students
See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to Less than 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| Kansas's average | $17,865 |
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| National average | $9,796 |
Average Net Price
The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Washburn Institute of Technology was $12,807. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.
Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships
Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Kansas and nationwide.
| Kansas's average | $14,909 |
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| National average | $12,007 |
How does Washburn Institute of Technology's $12,807 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?
| College name | College Type | Average net price | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Wichita
KS
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Public | $9,823 |
23% Cheaper
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Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.
- What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
- Washburn Institute of Technology estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
- Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
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Depending on living arrangement, Washburn Institute of Technology estimates that students would need the following
amount for
personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur
throughout
the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
- If living on-campus: N/A
- If living off-campus, with family: $3,375
- If living off-campus, not with family: $3,416
- How much is Washburn Institute of Technology application fees?
- Washburn Institute of Technology does not have an application fee.
- Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
- Washburn Institute of Technology offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan
Cost per Credit Hour
Tuition Plans
Tuition plans offered by Washburn Institute of Technology during 2022 academic year.
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Prepaid tuition planNot Offered
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Guaranteed tuition planNot Offered
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Tuition payment planOffered
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Other alternative tuition planNot Offered
Financial Aid
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 77 of freshman students at Washburn Institute of Technology received on average $3,304 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Average Student Loans
In 2022, 22% of freshman students at Washburn Institute of Technology received $5,262 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.
Financial Aid By Income Level
Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.
Post-9/11 GI Bill
Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.
Academic Programs
Health Professions
Total number of students graduated under this category 469Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Medication Aide
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Automotive Technology
Total number of students graduated under this category 81Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Precision Production
Total number of students graduated under this category 80Welding Technology/Welder
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Cabinetmaking and Millwork
Construction Trades
Total number of students graduated under this category 61Electrician
Carpentry/Carpenter
Engineering Technologies
Total number of students graduated under this category 57Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Culinary and Personal Services
Total number of students graduated under this category 38Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
Computer and Information Science
Total number of students graduated under this category 31Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Visual & Performing Arts
Total number of students graduated under this category 17Design and Visual Communications
Family and Consumer Sciences
Total number of students graduated under this category 10Child Care Provider/Assistant
Legal Profession
Total number of students graduated under this category 6Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Transportation and Logistics
Total number of students graduated under this category 5Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
Business
Total number of students graduated under this category 3Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Total number of students graduated under this category 1Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Outcome
Graduation Rate
Out of 221 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 130 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 130 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).
58.8%
Dropout Rate
Out of 221 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 91 students dropped out of the school.
41.2%
Students Population
Gender Diversity
Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Washburn Institute of Technology is largely skewed towards men students, with 60.3% of undergraduate students being men and 39.7% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 1,233, with 489 women and 744 men.
- men 60.3% 744 students
- women 39.7% 489 students
Students Age Diversity
- 18-19 22% 276 students
- 25-29 7% 84 students
- 20-21 6% 78 students
- 22-24 6% 76 students
- 30-34 4% 47 students
- 35-39 3% 37 students
- 40-49 3% 36 students
- 50-64 1% 12 students
Residency of Students
The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at Washburn Institute of Technology in the 2022 academic year.
| State name | Students Count | Percentage | |
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| Kansas | 239 | 100.00% |
Miscellaneous
Service Offerings
- On-campus day care for students' children
- Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling services
Educational Offerings
- Academic
- Occupational
- Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend/evening classes
Veteran Services
- Recognized student veteran organization
- Credit for military training
- Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)