Washburn University

Topeka, KS

Washburn University

Topeka, KS

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Tuition & Fees

$12,058

$23,062

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

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undergraduateRatios

37%

male

63%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Selective

Admissions Data Not Reported

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Public

4,733

undergraduate students

727

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1865, Washburn University is a public comprehensive university. Its 160-acre campus is located in the center of Topeka.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 5,460
Established in 1865
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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160-acre campus in Topeka (population: 126,587), 60 miles from Kansas City. Served by air, bus, and train; major airport serves Kansas City. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Washburn University
1700 South West College Avenue
Topeka, KS
66621

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
13%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
57%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
14%
Top 1/4
35%
Top 1/2
66%
Bottom 1/2
34%
Bottom 1/4
11%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (final deadline) August 1
SAT/ACT requirements ACT only Required

Selective

Not Reported

Admissions Factors

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Formal demonstration of competencies
Admission test scores
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$7,040

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $9,578
Housing $6,180
Food $4,579
Additional fees $2,480
Books & supplies $970
Total $23,787
Average Financial Aid - $7,040
Total with Avg. Aid $16,747

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 785 670-1151
F: 785 670-1079
financialaid@washburn.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Soccer yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, dodgeball, football, golf, handball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General yes
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General yes
Anthropology, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes
Corrections yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes yes yes
Criminalistics and Criminal Science yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Design and Applied Arts, Other yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering/Industrial Management yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Environmental Biology yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes
French Language Teacher Education yes
French Language and Literature yes
German Language and Literature yes
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician yes
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Legal Assistant/Paralegal yes yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Management Science yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other yes
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other yes yes
Molecular Biology yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Musical Theatre yes
Natural Sciences yes
Occupational Therapist Assistant yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physical Therapy Assistant yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Engineering yes
Programs for Foreign Lawyers yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Public Administration yes
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist yes
Securities Services Administration/Management yes
Small Business Administration/Management yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes yes
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling yes
Surgical Technology/Technologist yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Business
  3. Education

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Social/Behavioral Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

5,460

total students

85%

in-state

15%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

87%

4,733
students

Female
63%
3,005

Male
37%
1,728

13%

727
students

Female
65%
475

Male
35%
252

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

67%

3,174
students

Female
64%
2,025

Male
36%
1,149

33%

1,559
students

Female
63%
980

Male
37%
579

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
13%
Hispanic/Latino
63%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 23

Spring: January 24

Summer: May 29

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 34
Countries most often represented China
Japan
Nepal
Saudi Arabia
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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