Williams Baptist University's published cost of attendance is $21,512. Net price by income band shows modest variation across the income spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $20,310, middle-income families pay around $10,758, and higher-income families pay approximately $15,472.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $21,512 |
| Tuition and Fees | $20,949 |
| Room and Board | $11,501 |
| Books and Supplies | $807 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$6,232 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,280 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,310 |
| $30–48k | $9,693 |
| $48–75k | $10,758 |
| $75–110k | $13,922 |
| $110k+ | $15,472 |
Williams Baptist University's published cost of attendance is $21,512. Net price by income band shows modest variation across the income spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $20,310, middle-income families pay around $10,758, and higher-income families pay approximately $15,472. Azimuth ranks Washburn University #245 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Williams Baptist University uses need-based aid to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university works to meet demonstrated financial need through a combination of scholarships, grants, and loans. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,127, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,741; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $56,774, median federal debt of $18,127 projects to a monthly payment of about $205 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Washburn University earn median 4-year earnings of $56,774, placing Washburn University in the 31.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,985 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 84.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Washburn University #575 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 152 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $79,109, ranked #231 nationally in its major. Health and Medical Administrative Services reports 52 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $66,325, ranked #19 nationally in its major. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness reports 48 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $57,079, ranked #85 nationally in its major. Communication and Media Studies reports 44 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $46,497, ranked #216 nationally in its major.
