Earn an affordable degree at Washburn University

You can earn a high-quality college education at a manageable cost. At Washburn University, we offer the right place for you to earn a life-changing degree at the right price. With a competitive tuition rate and an assortment of financial aid (including valuable scholarships) to help cover the cost, Washburn provides immediate value to your educational experience.

$351

Cost per credit hour

March 1

FAFSA and scholarship priority deadline

001949

FAFSA code

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Discover how much it costs to attend Washburn

At Washburn, you never have to worry about large, unexpected costs for attending college. We believe in being straightforward about costs and preparing you for them before you see a bill. Washburn students routinely graduate with low amounts of student debt (U.S. News recently ranked Washburn as having the eighth-lowest debt among regional public universities in the Midwest), and some even graduate without owing a dime. Washburn not only has a competitive tuition at $351 per credit hour, but also does not have University and infrastructure fees that many other schools charge.


Pathways to a tuition-free education

Washburn University believes in making a college education attainable for all. Residents of Shawnee County and other Northeast Kansas counties who are financially eligible based on their FAFSA can receive a tuition-free education at Washburn thanks to our Shawnee County Promise and Thrives and Northeast Kansas Advantage financial aid packages. The University also offers other Kansas scholarships, including the Finnup Scholarship in Southwest Kansas. Check out ScholarshipUniverse to see other awards for which you might be eligible.

Multiple financial aid options available

You'll find numerous ways to pay for your education at Washburn University. From traditional financial aid methods such as scholarships, grants and loans to student employment and payment plans, Washburn will work with you to help make college affordable, manageable and stress-free.


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Scholarships

  • Find out what scholarships you may be eligible to receive, including GPA-based merit scholarships, regional scholarships, department scholarships and other external sources.
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Student employment

  • Earn money, gain experience and have some fun while working as a student employee at Washburn.
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Payment plans

  • You don’t have to pay your college expenses in one giant lump sum. Washburn will work with you to make paying for college manageable.
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Grants

  • Students with financial need may be eligible for grants and free gift aid that – unlike loans – typically don't require being paid back. The best way to find out if you're eligible for grants is by completing the FAFSA.
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Get started with the FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form that determines your eligibility for federal financial aid and some Washburn University scholarships, including the Shawnee County Promise and Thrives Scholarships and the Northeast Kansas Advantage Scholarship. The application must be completed each year before the priority date using Washburn's school code (001949) to determine financial eligibility. If you require assistance completing your FAFSA, Washburn University is here to help.


Kira Roth

You, too, can afford a degree from Washburn

"It's easier for me to come to school knowing that there is this financial support that I have."

– Kira Roth, Philosophy Major, Garden City

Learn more about housing and meal plans

These aren't your parents' dorms! Washburn's state-of-the-art student housing options are difficult to beat and extremely popular, so apply early. Some of the amenities offered across our three residential living facilities (Lincoln Hall, Living Learning Center and Washburn Village) include an eSports and Gaming Lounge, on-site laundry facilities, connected dining halls and plenty of FREE parking! Students living on campus typically also graduate on time and have a more rewarding college experience.


Calculate your college expenses

The cost of attending Washburn University shouldn't be a surprise. Use our Net Price Calculator to estimate your total expenses, including tuition, fees and potential financial aid. For a more detailed breakdown, the College Financing Plan helps you compare costs and available resources, such as scholarships, grants, loans and work-study.

You can access your College Financing Plan through your my.washburn.edu account under the Financial Aid Dashboard. It becomes available once we have an estimate of your college costs and financial aid package. Use these tools to plan confidently for your education.

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Paying for college FAQs

Incoming freshman students are automatically eligible to receive up to $20,000 ($12,000 for transfer students) in GPA-based merit scholarships just by completing a free application to Washburn University. To apply for federal financial aid and some university scholarships, please complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority date using Washburn's school code (001949). If you need assistance completing your FAFSA, see our FAFSA guide. After that, our Financial Aid Office will send you a financial aid offer letter in the spring. Students may also seek out external scholarships using our scholarship-matching tool, ScholarshipUniverse.

Washburn University offers a wide variety of scholarships to help you pay for college, including our automatic, GPA-based academic merit scholarships. Other scholarship opportunities include regional/specialized scholarships based on where you live and other factors, and departmental scholarships based on which area of study you pursue. Explore scholarships.

In addition, students can apply for external funding such as federal financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and external scholarships, which can be found using our scholarship-matching tool, ScholarshipUniverse.

You can use our Net Price Calculator to get a personalized estimate of your total cost of attendance, including any potential financial assistance you may be eligible to receive.
Washburn University has several resources available for students to help them financially plan for their future through the WU Financial Wellness Program. To learn more about planning for college financially, please contact our Financial Aid Office by phone at 785.670.1151 or by email at financialaid@washburn.edu.

In addition to federal student aid offered through completion of the FAFSA, Washburn has several scholarship options for working adults, including our GPA-based merit scholarships and the Together We Thrive program.

Other scholarships include the Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship, Washburn Women's Alliance Single-Parent Scholarship, Aleshire Center for Leadership and Community Engagement Scholarship and departmental scholarships. Explore scholarships.

GET IN TOUCH WITH Admissions

Washburn University Admissions
Morgan Hall Suite 100
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621

Phone & Email
785.670.1030
admissions@washburn.edu

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