Washburn University Transfer Information

Office of Admissions

1700 SW College Ave 
Topeka, KS 66621

Transfer Admission Procedures/Qualifications

How to Apply:

• Complete an application for admission. 
• Submit official transcripts from each post-secondary school where you’ve taken courses for credit. 
• Submit official high school transcripts ** (only if you’ve taken less than 24 credit hours) 

**While ACT scores are not required for admission for transfer students, it may be helpful to send them or take a placement exam when choosing courses. 

Tuition/Fees/Expenses

Interstate Advantage: You can get an awesome out-of-state experience for an in-state price! Washburn University offers in-state undergraduate tuition for students from outside of the state of Kansas in the United States.

This reduces the cost of an education by up to $11,790 per year! And making sure you receive the waiver is easy, you just have to apply to Washburn University! 

Benefit: Receive in-state tuition

How to apply:  Complete an application for admission. 

 *No longer requires a minimum cumulative GPA.

**Law Students: visit Washburn Law School for information about the Law Interstate Waiver.

The tuition and fees listed below are in effect for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 academic terms  

(Washburn Tech students can view tuition and fee schedules for more information).

NOTE:  A flat $70 student fee is charged to all Washburn and Washburn Law students enrolled in one or more courses whether the courses are on campus or online (Fall and Spring only).  See additional information about student fees below. 

Traditional Undergraduate: 

Traditional Undergraduate courses $365

Traditional Online Undergraduate course $470

Bachelor of Health Sciences courses $470

School of Business Undergraduate: 

School of Business courses (lower division) $365

School of Business courses (upper division) $470

School of Business Online courses (lower division) $470

School of Business Online courses (upper division) $578

School of Nursing Undergraduate: 

School of Nursing courses $446

School of Nursing Online courses $556

School of Nursing RN to BSN courses $282

• Eligible undergraduate students from surrounding states (and Texas) are charged resident tuition. 
• Visit residency qualifications for more information. 
• All undergraduate courses are billed at resident rates for the summer term. 
• Student fees are charged to all students taking one or more classes, online or on campus, except during the summer term, and are non-refundable once the term begins 
• Enrollment – WU students with 0.5 or more credit hours $70 per term 

Financial Aid/Scholarships

FAFSA: 

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines your federal financial aid eligibility, such as grants, loans and work study. Washburn's Federal School Code is 001949.  

• Comes available: October 1 
• Priority date: November 15 

Visit Apply for Aid for more information. 

Transfer Scholarships:

Transfer Academic Scholarship Grid 

GPA

3.0-3.24 = $1000

3.25 -3.5 = $2000

3.51-3.75 = $3000

3.76-4.0 = $4000

For students transferring to Washburn University with at least 12 credit hours and a 3.0 GPA or higher. Award amounts vary from $1,000 to $4,000 per academic year and are based on GPA. Transfer academic scholarships are renewable for up to six consecutive semesters or receipt of first bachelor’s degree (renewal criteria below). 

• How to apply: Transfer students are automatically considered, no separate application required. 
• Priority deadline: July 1 
• Renewal criteria: To renew you must successfully complete a minimum of 27 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters and maintain a GPA of 3.00. 

PTK Scholarship 

A one-time, non-renewable $1,000 award for transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa. 

• How to apply: No separate application required but provide documentation of membership to your admissions counselor. 
• Priority deadline: May 1 

All-Kansas Academic Team 

A one-time, non-renewable $1,000 scholarship for transfer students who are named to the All-Kansas Academic team. 

• How to apply: No separate application required but provide documentation to your admissions counselor. 
• Priority deadline: May 1 

Specialized Scholarships and Departmental Scholarships 

Military Students: 

Kansas Board of Regents Military Service Scholarship 

The Kansas Military Service Scholarship is available for the payment of tuition and fees at a public Kansas institution for students who are a resident of Kansas and has either (a) served in military service in international waters or on foreign soil in support of military operations at least 90 days after September 11, 2001, or served less than such 90 days because of injuries during such military service; (b) has received an honorable discharge or under honorable conditions (general) discharge from military service or is still in military service; and (c) has provided copies of military discharge papers (DD-214 form) or active duty orders whichever such paper or order indicate the location of such person’s deployment and indicate the person has served after September 11, 2001, in any military operation for which the person received hostile fire pay. Because financial need is a priority in awarding this scholarship, students will need to file a FAFSA form. Once your school considers you as a graduate status student, you are not eligible for this scholarship. 

Visit the Kansas Military Service Scholarship for application and more information.

Federal Military Tuition Assistance 

The Armed Forces offers soldiers, sailors, marines, guardsman, and airmen several programs to support their education goals including up to 100% Tuition Assistance for college courses taken during off-duty hours.  Visit each military branch for tuition assistance and application process.

Kansas Board of Regents National Guard Educational Assistance 

The Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance provides up to 100% of tuition and fees that leads to the award of a certificate, diploma or degree upon satisfactory completion of course work requirements for enlisted members of a Kansas Air/Army National Guard unit. Full-time enrollment not required. Student must have a GED or high school diploma to qualify for this assistance. The member must have less than 20 years of service with the National Guard and not already have obtained a bachelor’s degree. 

Visit the Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance to submit an application and for more information.

Visit the WU Business Office for more information, including Military Payment Plans.

General Academic Information

• Visit Degrees Programs for a complete list.
• Visit the University Requirements Common to All Bachelor Degrees for more information.
• Test Credit Accepted: Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DSST Testing, and International Baccalaureate (IB). 

It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to check for updates to all transfer information. This transfer guide is provided as a service and is updated as needed. Degree requirements at the four-year colleges are subject to change by those institutions. To ensure you have the most accurate information about the program, you must meet with an advisor at the transfer institution.