Earn an affordable degree at Washburn University
$365
Cost per credit hour
March 1
FAFSA and scholarship priority deadline
001949
FAFSA code
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 $365 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.
Scholarships
- Find out what scholarships you may be eligible to receive, including GPA-based merit scholarships, regional scholarships, department scholarships and other external sources.
Student employment
- Earn money, gain experience and have some fun while working as a student employee at Washburn.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Determining your residency status & tuition waivers
Washburn is committed to making college affordable for everyone, including students from outside the state of Kansas. The Interstate Advantage provides undergraduate students in the United States up to $393 per credit hour ($11,790 per year for a full-time student). The renewable waiver can be combined with other awards, making the cost of a college education manageable.
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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Have questions? Our admissions team can help
At Washburn University, you're not alone. Our Admissions team is here to help you with any questions or concerns you may have about the cost of college or the admissions process in general.
Paying for college FAQs
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.
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
