Washburn University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Washburn University?

Washburn's reported 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition was $9,828 for Kansas residents and $20,832 for out-of-state students, with $117 in required fees in each category. Those figures are tuition and fees, not a complete annual budget. Residency classification and the rate for a specific program can materially change the amount billed.

• 2024-25 Kansas resident undergraduate tuition and required fees: $9,945.
• 2024-25 out-of-state undergraduate tuition and required fees: $20,949.
• Reported annual room and board: $10,881; books and supplies: $861.

Adding those reported room, board and book amounts to tuition and fees produces a partial budget of $21,687 for a resident or $32,691 for a nonresident. Neither figure includes such costs as transportation and personal expenses, and a commuter's housing and food costs may differ substantially. Students should use Washburn's current cost-of-attendance budget for financial-aid planning rather than treating these older figures as a current bill.

Financial aid can reduce what a student pays. IPEDS reporting shows that 96% of students in the reported aid group received financial aid, while 31% had student loans. Reported average net prices - cost after grant and scholarship aid - for families with annual income of $48,000 or less and $48,001-$75,000 were $9,693 and $10,758, respectively. These are averages for defined aid-reporting groups, not individual quotes. Eligible students can explore federal and state grants, Washburn scholarships, federal loans and applicable veteran or military education benefits by completing the required aid applications and reviewing their individual award notice.

What are the work-study opportunities at Washburn University?

Washburn students can pursue part-time work while enrolled, including campus jobs, and eligible students may be offered Federal Work-Study through financial aid. Work-Study is a need-based employment program: an award generally permits a student to earn wages through an eligible job rather than providing the full award upfront. It does not guarantee a position.

For career development, Washburn reports individual career counseling for undergraduates, résumé help, interview preparation, career-interest testing, job listings, fairs and employer recruiting. Those services can help students search for internships or jobs, but they are not employment outcomes. Students comparing offers should distinguish an aid award from actual wages and ask how a job's hours will fit their class schedule. The financial aid office is the appropriate place to clarify Work-Study eligibility; career services can help with the broader job search.