Washburn Institute of Technology

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,267

2.29% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$12,807

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.95%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

43.8%

657 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,233

75% Full-Time

About

Washburn Institute of Technology is a higher education institution located in Shawnee County, KS. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Washburn Institute of Technology were Electrician (39 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (39 degrees), and Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (31 degrees).

In 2021, 901 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Washburn Institute of Technology. 56.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (474 degrees), 3.73 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (127 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Washburn Institute of Technology is $7,267, which is $−4,718 less than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Washburn Institute of Technology is $7,267, which is $−4,718 less than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,807.

In 2021, 90% of undergraduate students attending Washburn Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,267

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Washburn Institute of Technology was $7,267. The cost of tuition at Washburn Institute of Technology is $−4,718 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

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

Average Net Price

$12,807

2021 Value

12.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Washburn Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,807. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Washburn Institute of Technology grew by 12.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Washburn Institute of Technology (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

$11,271

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Washburn Institute of Technology was of $11,271 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.25% between 2020 and 2021.

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.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Washburn Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 5.88% with respect to 2020, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Washburn Institute of Technology (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.

1.95%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Washburn Institute of Technology was 1.95%, which represents 33 out of the 1696 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.

Admissions

Washburn Institute of Technology received 657 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 20.8% annual growth. Out of those 657 applicants, 288 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 43.8% acceptance rate.

There were 1,233 students enrolled at Washburn Institute of Technology in 2021.

Washburn Institute of Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 83%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

43.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

288

Accepted Out of 657

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Washburn Institute of Technology was 43.8% (288 admissions from 657 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 40.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 20.8%, while admissions grew by 29.7%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Washburn Institute of Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Washburn Institute of Technology had a total enrollment of 1,233 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Washburn Institute of Technology is 925 students and the part-time enrollment is 308. This means that 75% 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 38.4% White, 8.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3% Two or More Races, 2.92% Black or African American, 0.73% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.324% Asian, and 0.0811% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Washburn Institute of Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (29.6%), followed by White Female (8.97%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.43%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Washburn Institute of Technology in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,233 students. The full-time enrollment at Washburn Institute of Technology is 925 and the part-time enrollment is 308.

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

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2021 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 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Washburn Institute of Technology had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
474 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
106 enrolled students
Two or More Races
37 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Washburn Institute of Technology is 38.4% White, 8.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3% Two or More Races, 2.92% Black or African American, 0.73% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.324% Asian, and 0.0811% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% 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, 549 students (44.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 125 more 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 (474 degrees awarded). There were 3.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (127 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Washburn Institute of Technology is Electrician (39 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (39 degrees) and Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (31 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (114 degrees awarded), Construction (61 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (81 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 (1,333,856 people), Medical & health services managers (146,576 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,850 people), Pharmacists (131,220 people), and Physicians (107,349 people).

The most specialized majors at Washburn Institute of Technology in 2021 are Precision Production (114 degrees awarded), Construction (61 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (81 degrees), Engineering Technologies (57 degrees), and Health (472 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Washburn Institute of Technology are Precision Production (114 degrees awarded), Construction (61 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (81 degrees), Engineering Technologies (57 degrees), and Health (472 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,450,147 people), Elementary & secondary schools (220,370 people), Outpatient care centers (216,691 people), Offices of physicians (193,671 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (135,551 people).

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 (2021)

Electrician
39 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
39 degree-majors awarded
Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications
31 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Washburn Institute of Technology was Electrician with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Washburn Institute of Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

388

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

513

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 388 degrees were awarded to men at Washburn Institute of Technology, which is 0.756 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (513).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 91 degrees were awarded to men at Washburn Institute of Technology in Welding Technology, which is 11.4 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 176 degrees were awarded to men at Washburn Institute of Technology in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 19.6 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 52% 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, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
474 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
127 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
71 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Washburn Institute of Technology is white (474 degrees awarded). There were 3.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (127 degrees).

15.1% of degree recipients (136 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
245 degrees awarded
White Male
229 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
92 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Washburn Institute of Technology is white female (245 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (229 degrees).