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Washburn University

Topeka, KS

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

Tuition & Fees

$8,704

$19,456

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

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30-36
9%
24-29
20%
18-23
41%
12-17
26%
6-11
4%
30-36
3%
24-29
28%
18-23
39%
12-17
30%
30-36
5%
24-29
25%
18-23
48%
12-17
22%
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undergraduateRatios

38%

male

62%

female

1

teacher

15

students

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Not Selective

92%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,748
Declined + 135
Total Received 1,883
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Public

5,468

undergraduate students

817

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

Women's Division II Basketball Champions and Runners-Up
Women's Division II Basketball Champions and Runners-Up
Attendance at Football Games by the Numbers: Top 20 in Division II
Attendance at Football Games by the Numbers: Top 20 in ...
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Business
  3. Education
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Codes

SAT 6928
ACT 1474

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School Facts

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

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 6,285
Established in 1865
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •   CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education)
•  AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
•  AALS (Association of American Law Schools)
•  ABA (American Bar Association)
•  APTA (American Physical Therapy Association)
•  CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
•  CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education)
•  CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)
•  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  HLC Higher Learning Commission
•  JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology)
•  NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)

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Topeka, KS

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.

Washburn University
1700 South West College Avenue
Topeka, KS 66621

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
13%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
57%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
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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%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

composite english math
30-36
9%
24-29
20%
18-23
41%
12-17
26%
6-11
4%
30-36
3%
24-29
28%
18-23
39%
12-17
30%
30-36
5%
24-29
25%
18-23
48%
12-17
22%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $20
Common application accepted no
Application deadline August 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements ACT only Required
SAT Reasoning only Considered if submitted

Not Selective

92%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,748
Declined + 135
Total Received 1,883

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Joseph Tinsley
Director of Admissions
P: 877 281-2637
F: 785 670-1113
admissions@washburn.edu

Financial Aid

34%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$9,919

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $8,594
Room $5,413
Board $3,986
Additional fees $110
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $19,103
Average Financial Aid - $9,919
Total with Avg. Aid $9,184

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Other

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Kandace Mars
Director of Financial Aid
kandace.mars@washburn.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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

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Athletic Directors

Loren Ferre (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Brittany Simmerman (women's)
Swa
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Mascot
Ichabods/Lady Blues
School colors
blue and white

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Allied Health
Anthropology
Art
Art Education
Art History
Athletic Training
Biochemistry
Biology
Biology Education
Business
Chemistry
Chemistry Education
Clinical Laboratory Science
Communication
Communication/Leadership
Computational Physics
Computer Information Sciences
Corrections
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Curriculum & Instruction
Design Technology
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Education
Elementary Education
English
Entrepreneurship/Innovation
Finance
Forensic Chemical Science
Forensic Investigation
French
French Education
General Business
General Science
General Studies
German
German Education
Health Care Education
Health Information Technology
Health Services Administration
History
History Education
Human Services
Humanities/Creative Performing Arts
Industrial Technology
Integrated Studies
International Business
Kinesiology
Lab Science
Law
Law Enforcement
Law/Business
Law/Social Work
Legal Studies
Liberal Studies
Management
Marketing
Mass Media
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Medical Imaging
Music
Music Education
Music Performance
Natural Science/Mathematics
Nursing
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Office Administration
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physics
Physics Education
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Radiologic Technology
Reading Education
Religious Studies
Respiratory Therapy
Secondary Education
Security Administration
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Spanish Education
Special Education
Surgical Technology
Technology Administration
Theatre
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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

6,285

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

87%

5,468
students

Female
62%
3,369

Male
38%
2,099

13%

817
students

Female
65%
532

Male
35%
285

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

65%

3,597
students

Female
61%
2,172

Male
39%
1,425

35%

1,871
students

Female
64%
1,197

Male
36%
674

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Hispanic/Latino
55%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

77%

Transfer applicants accepted

52%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: August 23

Spring: January 24

Summer: May 29

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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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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

International Student Contact

Baili Zhang
Director, International Programs
785 670-1051
international@washburn.edu

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