Washburn Institute of Technology

www.washburntech.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$7,296
1.94% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$12,137
After Financial Aid
2022 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Acceptance Rate
40.7%
670 Applicants
2023 Enrolled Students
1,187
78.1% Full-Time

About

Washburn Institute of Technology is a higher education institution located in Shawnee County, KS. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Washburn Institute of Technology were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (53 degrees awarded), Electrician (43 degrees), and General Cosmetology (34 degrees).

In 2023, 805 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Washburn Institute of Technology. 42.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (467 degrees), 3.92 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (119 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Washburn Institute of Technology is $7,296, which is $−6,516 less than the national average for ($13,813).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Washburn Institute of Technology was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,317 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Washburn Institute of Technology is $7,296, which is $6,517 less than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,137.

In 2023, 82% of undergraduate students attending Washburn Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,296
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Washburn Institute of Technology was $7,296. The cost of tuition at Washburn Institute of Technology is $−6,517 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

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Average Net Price

$12,137
2023 Value
0.573%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Washburn Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,137. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Washburn Institute of Technology grew by 0.573%.

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Other Student Expenses

$10,757
Room and Board
$1,200
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Washburn Institute of Technology was of $10,757 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.383% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

82%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Washburn Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 14.6% with respect to 2022, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.
0%
2022 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Washburn Institute of Technology was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1317 total borrowers.

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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 1,187 students enrolled at Washburn Institute of Technology in 2023.

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 1,187 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Washburn Institute of Technology is 927 students and the part-time enrollment is 260. This means that 78.1% 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 67.7% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, 5.56% Black or African American, 5.31% Two or More Races, 1.35% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.253% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.168% Asian.

Students enrolled at Washburn Institute of Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (46.7%), followed by White Female (19%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.1%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Washburn Institute of Technology in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,187 students. The full-time enrollment at Washburn Institute of Technology is 927 and the part-time enrollment is 260.

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Retention Rate over Time

71%
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 Institute of Technology was 71%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    804 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    178 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    66 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Washburn Institute of Technology is 67.7% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, 5.56% Black or African American, 5.31% Two or More Races, 1.35% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.253% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.168% Asian. 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, 41 students (3.45%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 127 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 (467 degrees awarded). There were 3.92 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (119 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Washburn Institute of Technology is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (53 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (43 degrees) and General Cosmetology (34 degrees).

In 2023,  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 (119 degrees awarded), Construction (88 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (91 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 (1,462,405 people), Medical & health services managers (161,468 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,098 people), Pharmacists (134,435 people), and Other managers (118,283 people).

The most specialized majors at Washburn Institute of Technology in 2023 are Precision Production (119 degrees awarded), Construction (88 degrees), Engineering Technologies (91 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (112 degrees), and Human Sciences (19 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians
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 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Chief executives & legislators, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Washburn Institute of Technology are Precision Production (119 degrees awarded), Construction (88 degrees), Engineering Technologies (91 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (112 degrees), and Human Sciences (19 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 (1,565,291 people), Elementary & secondary schools (314,841 people), Outpatient care centers (272,662 people), uninformed (264,666 people), and Offices of physicians (208,689 people).

The most specialized majors at Washburn Institute of Technology are Precision Production (119 degrees awarded), Construction (88 degrees), Engineering Technologies (91 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (112 degrees), and Human Sciences (19 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 (2023)
  1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    53 degrees awarded
  2. Electrician
    43 degrees awarded
  3. General Cosmetology
    34 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Washburn Institute of Technology was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 53 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

466
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
339
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 466 degrees were awarded to men at Washburn Institute of Technology, which is 1.37 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (339).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 90 degrees were awarded to men at Washburn Institute of Technology in Welding Technology, which is 9 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 110 degrees were awarded to men at Washburn Institute of Technology in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 6.88 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

57%
100% Completion Time
58%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 57% 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, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    467 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    119 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    56 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Washburn Institute of Technology is white (467 degrees awarded). There were 3.92 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (119 degrees).

13.2% of degree recipients (106 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Male
    290 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    177 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Male
    66 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Washburn Institute of Technology is white male (290 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (177 degrees).

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Operations

Salary Expenditure

$6.29M
2023 Salaries
1.67%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Washburn Institute of Technology paid a median of $6.29M in salaries, a 1.67% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.34% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.1% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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