Washburn University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,464

4.97% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$12,894

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,663

68.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

41.4%

329 Graduates

About

Washburn University is a higher education institution located in Shawnee County, KS. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Washburn University were Registered Nursing (141 degrees awarded), Other Health & Medical Administrative Services (45 degrees), and General Psychology (44 degrees).

In 2023, 1,404 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Washburn University. 67% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (950 degrees), 7.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (130 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Washburn University is $9,464, which is $−15,111 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Washburn University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,652 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Washburn University is $9,464, which is $15,111 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,894.

In 2023, 63% of undergraduate students attending Washburn University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,464

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Washburn University was $9,464. The cost of tuition at Washburn University is $−15,111 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Washburn University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,894

2023 Value

3.38%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Washburn University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,894. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Washburn University grew by 3.38%.

This chart compares the average net price of Washburn University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,399

Room and Board

$1,066

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Washburn University was of $10,399 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.18% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,066. The cost of books and supplies increased by 7.35% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Washburn University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Washburn University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 23.2% with respect to 2022, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Washburn University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Washburn University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1652 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Washburn University had a total enrollment of 5,663 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Washburn University is 3,886 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,777. This means that 68.6% of students enrolled at Washburn University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Washburn University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.6% White, 13.7% Hispanic or Latino, 7.38% Black or African American, 5.93% Two or More Races, 1.4% Asian, 0.848% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0706% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Washburn University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.1%), followed by White Male (21.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.42%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37%), followed by White Male (30.1%) and Black or African American Female (3.88%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Washburn University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,663 students. The full-time enrollment at Washburn University is 3,886 and the part-time enrollment is 1,777. This means that 68.6% of students enrolled at Washburn University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Washburn University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2023 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 University was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Washburn University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Washburn University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,491 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
773 enrolled students
Black or African American
418 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Washburn University is 61.6% White, 13.7% Hispanic or Latino, 7.38% Black or African American, 5.93% Two or More Races, 1.4% Asian, 0.848% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0706% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

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, 269 students (4.75%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 478 more women than men received degrees from Washburn University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Washburn University is white (950 degrees awarded). There were 7.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (130 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Washburn University is Registered Nursing (141 degrees awarded), followed by Other Health & Medical Administrative Services (45 degrees) and General Psychology (44 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Washburn University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (108 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (90 degrees), and Communications (56 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 University are Registered nurses (1,488,017 people), Other managers (266,938 people), Social workers, all other (188,619 people), Medical & health services managers (188,336 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (184,640 people).

The most specialized majors at Washburn University in 2023 are Legal (108 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (90 degrees), Communications (56 degrees), Health (489 degrees), and History (14 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Washburn University are Legal (108 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (90 degrees), Communications (56 degrees), Health (489 degrees), and History (14 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,618,832 people), Elementary & secondary schools (422,429 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (378,239 people), Outpatient care centers (331,908 people), and Offices of physicians (227,304 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Washburn University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
141 degrees awarded
Other Health & Medical Administrative Services
45 degrees awarded
General Psychology
44 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Washburn University was Registered Nursing with 141 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Washburn University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

463

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

941

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 463 degrees were awarded to men at Washburn University, which is 0.492 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (941).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Washburn University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Washburn University in Law, which is 0.957 times less than the 47 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Washburn University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.71 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 27% of students graduating from Washburn University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Washburn University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.52% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
950 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
130 degrees awarded
Black or African American
91 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Washburn University is white (950 degrees awarded). There were 7.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (130 degrees).

6.27% of degree recipients (88 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
642 degrees awarded
White Male
308 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
86 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Washburn University is white female (642 degrees awarded). There were 2.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (308 degrees).

Operations

Washburn University has an endowment valued at nearly $197M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.87M (1.46%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Washburn University had a total salary expenditure of 107M. Washburn University employs 87 Lecturers, 68 Professors and 48 Assistant professors. Most academics at Washburn University are Female Lecturer (54), Female Professor (36), and Male Lecturer (33).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Washburn University are: Management, with 102 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 96 employees, and Service with 58 employees.

Endowment

$197M

2023 Endowment

3.3%

growth from 2022

Washburn University has an endowment valued at about $197M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Washburn University grew 3.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $147M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Washburn University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$51.9M

2023 Salaries

5.72%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Washburn University paid a median of $51.9M in salaries, which represents 48.4% of their overall expenditure ($107M) and a 5.72% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.0842% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.72% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.9M

Instructional Salaries

251

Number of Employees

In 2023, Washburn University paid a total of $19.9M to 251 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

87 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

102 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Washburn University were Lecturer with 87 employees, Professor with 68 employees, and Assistant professor with 48 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Washburn University were Management with 102 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 96 employees, and Service with 58 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Lecturer
Female Professor
Male Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Washburn University was Female Lecturer with 54 employees, Female Professor with 36 employees, and Male Lecturer with 33 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Washburn University.

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