Washburn Institute of Technology: Review & Facts

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Washburn Institute of Technology is a public school with 1,160 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1964 and is one of the 4 schools and colleges located in Topeka, Kansas.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate is offered at Washburn Institute of Technology.

Majors
Offered

21

Washburn Institute of Technology deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 21 majors. The most popular concentrations are Industrial Technologies, Automotive and Mechanic, Nursing, Electrical and Electronics, and Cosmetology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Washburn Institute of Technology is fair at 79% (well above Kansas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

79%

Good

The graduation rate at Washburn Institute of Technology is good - 78%.

Student to faculty ratio at Washburn Institute of Technology is pretty decent, 15:1.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are low - around $7,500 per year. The additional fees at Washburn Institute of Technology not covered by tuition are approximately $1,200; this comes to a total of $8,700 annually.

Read the details about Washburn Institute of Technology additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

42%

As reported in recent data, 662 applications were submitted and 278 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to get accepted at this school.

This school will consider accepting your credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Washburn Institute of Technology is $25.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Washburn Institute of Technology and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (785) 670-2200 or check Washburn Institute of Technology Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade

B+

Dicey

Washburn Institute of Technology provides evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Washburn Institute of Technology, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Unfortunately, there is no on-campus housing at Washburn Institute of Technology.

Based on the college crime data, Washburn Institute of Technology seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Washburn Institute of Technology Location and Address

Postal Address:
Washburn Institute of Technology
5724 SW Huntoon
Topeka, Kansas
66604, USA