Washburn Institute of Technology
Washburn Institute of Technology is the only public career college in Kansas. The campus is located in an urban area, in Topeka.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,393 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 261 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 193 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 74%). Every year 66% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Washburn Institute of Technology's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,048, and fees were $864. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $6,048 and $864 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students1,393 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| LevelLess than two year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate74% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 64 |
| Certificate | 30 | 253 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 166 miles radius of Washburn Institute of Technology
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Northland Career Center
57 miles away |
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University of Phoenix - Kansas City Campus
64 miles away |
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Cass Career Center
81 miles away |
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Lex La-Ray Technical Center
101 miles away |
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Nevada Regional Technical Center
111 miles away |
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Warrensburg Area Career Center
112 miles away |
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Clinton Technical School
117 miles away |
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Saline County Career Center
136 miles away |
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Franklin Technology-MSSU
152 miles away |
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Northeast Technology Center-Afton
166 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Council on Occupational Education 02/10/2004 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 05/01/1995 - Current |
Admission
50%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $126/credit | |
| In State Students | $126/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $126/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $5,670 | $5,670 | $5,670 |
| ADN | 70 | $8,820 | $8,820 | $8,820 |
| BSN | 125 | $15,750 | $15,750 | $15,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 89% of Washburn Institute of Technology's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 41% | $4,413 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $2,200 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 7% | $2,784 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 52% | $867 |
| Federal Student Loans | 39% | $4,731 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$11,044
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,669 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,104 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,961 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$14,904 |
| Over $110,000$14,154 |
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Student Population
1,393
Undergrads
0
Graduates
563
Women
830
Men
69%
Full-time
31%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
60% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
20% |
|
Hispanic |
10% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
|
Black/African American |
5% |
|
Asian |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kansas state board of nursing.
