Washburn University set to increase tuition

Video aired June 11.

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Washburn University says it’s increasing its tuition in line with recent tuition increase approvals made by the Kansas Board of Regents.

27 News reached out to Washburn University to find out what tuition increases were approved by the Washburn Board of Regents. Washburn spokeswoman Lori Hutchinson said the university is increasing its tuition on all campuses by 4%.

“This increase is in alignment with Kansas Board of Regents institutions and will help cover the higher cost of operations, goods and services,” Hutchinson said.

Hutchinson said that Washburn students are only charged one fee in addition to tuition, a student activity fee.

“Other universities impose fees such as parking, technology, athletic and program or course fees – Washburn does not,” Hutchinson said.

Every university overseen by the Kansas Board of Regents, with the exception of Emporia State University, submitted proposals to the board asking for tuition increases this year. The Board of Regents approved the following tuition increases:

• Fort Hays State: 4.0%
• Kansas State: 3.5%
• Pittsburg State: 2.5%
• University of Kansas: 3.0%
• University of Kansas Medical Center: 3.0%
• Wichita State: 3.5%

The tuition increases at state universities will go into effect in the upcoming academic year in Fiscal Year 2026.

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