Tuition and fees are established by the Washburn University Board of Regents and are subject to change by the Board of Regents. The rates for an upcoming academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer) are posted after final approval by WUBOR. This is typically done in mid to late June each year ahead of the Fall term.

The tuition charge per credit hour is applicable to all parts of term such as regular semester, evening programs, etc., whether taken for credit or as an auditor. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the University reserves the right to correct clerical errors.

The tuition and fees listed below are in effect for the Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 academic terms (Washburn Tech students can view tuition and fee schedules here).  

NOTE:  A flat $58.50 student fee is charged to all Washburn students enrolled in one or more courses whether the courses are on campus or online (Fall and Spring only).  A flat $58.50 student fee is charged to all Washburn Law students enrolled in 6 or more hours (Fall and Spring only).  See additional information about student fees below.

Tuition Categories Residency Status (cost per credit hour)
Residents of Kansas and Out of State Undergraduates International Undergraduates and all Graduate Non-Residents
Traditional Undergraduate    
Traditional Undergraduate courses 351.00 744.00
Traditional Online Undergraduate courses 456.00 456.00
Undergraduate Distance Education courses 456.00 456.00
Bachelor of Health Sciences courses 456.00 456.00
School of Business Undergraduate    
School of Business courses (lower division) 351.00 744.00
School of Business courses (upper division) 452.00 843.00
School of Business Online courses (lower division) 456.00 456.00
School of Business Online courses (upper division) 556.00 556.00
School of Nursing Undergraduate    
School of Nursing courses 429.00 836.00
School of Nursing Online courses 535.00 535.00
School of Nursing RN to BSN courses 271.00 271.00
Traditional Graduate    
Traditional Graduate courses 485.00 925.00
Traditional Online Graduate courses 618.00 618.00
Graduate Distance Education courses 618.00 618.00
School of Business Graduate    
School of Business Graduate courses (MBA) 653.00 653.00
Masters of Accountancy courses (MACC) 653.00 653.00
School of Business Online Graduate courses (MBA) 653.00 653.00
School of Nursing Graduate
School of Nursing Online Grad courses (MSN, PMHNP) 727.00 727.00
Doctorate of Nursing Practice courses (DNP) 727.00 727.00
Other Programs    
Concurrent Enrollment Program / Senior Academy 176.00 NA
Washburn Tech (Tuition & Materials Fees Only) 185.00 NA
CLS/CT/MRI & Sonography courses 474.00 474.00
SAS Radiation Therapy courses 430.00 430.00
School of Law
School of Law courses 896.00 1,357.00
Master of Studies in Law 620.00 620.00
LLM NA

Flat rate of $16,500/term

(24 credit minimum - fee includes up to 30 credits)
  • Residency qualifications are defined here.
  • All undergraduate courses are billed at resident rates for the summer term.
  • Washburn Tech students can view tuition and fee schedules here

Student fees are charged to all students taking one or more classes, online or on campus, except during the summer term:

Enrollment Cost per Term
WU students  $58.50
WU Law students with 6.0 or more credit hours $58.50

All Washburn students regardless of how their courses are being taught (on campus or online) are charged student fees for the Fall and Spring terms.  The benefits of these various student organizations are available to all students who have been charged. 

Student Fees provide students:

  • Washburn Student Government Association
    • Safe Ride
    • Collegiate Readership Program (free newspapers)
    • Student Organization Funding
    • Finals Stress Relief Week
    • Bod Alert 
    • iConnect Liaison Program
    • Philanthropy
    • Planner/Student Handbook/Notebooks
    • Welcome Week, Homecoming, Washburn's Birthday
  • Student Publications (Washburn Review)
  • Campus Activities Board
  • University Child Development
  • Cheer Squad and Dancing Blues
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