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Ranks 988th overall and 10th in Kansas

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)

UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (other dominant fields)
Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Highest offeringMaster's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionYes

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force YesYes / Yes / Yes
Study AbroadYes
Weekend CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Washburn University?

Ranks 1315th for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $5,550 $5,550 $12,600
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $86 $86 $86
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $185 $185 $420
FT Graduate Tuition $4,590 $4,590 $9,360
FT Graduate Required Fees $86 $86 $86
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $255 $255 $520
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $16,274 $16,274 $23,324
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $20,009 $20,009 $27,059
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $10,993 $10,993 $18,043

Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?

  In State Out of State
Law Degree — Tuition $9,600 $15,000
Law Degree — Required Fees $70 $70

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $4,982 trend  $5,636 $4,982 trend  $5,636 $11,192 trend  $12,686
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $976 trend  $1,462
On-Campus – Room & Board $4,752 trend  $5,281
On-Campus – Other Expenses $3,136 trend  $3,895
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $7,177 trend  $7,993
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $4,319 trend  $4,918
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $3,002 trend  $3,895

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$20
Graduate Application Fee$35
First Professional Application Fee$40
Applicants 1,549 (622 male / 927 female)
Admitted 1,549 (610 male / 913 female)
Admission rate 100%
First-time Enrollment 793 (325 male / 468 female)
FT Enrollment 665 (263 male / 402 female)
PT Enrollment 128 (62 male / 66 female)
Total Enrollment7,153

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Washburn University use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsNo
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / N/A / Required
College Prep. CompletionRecommended
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFLRequired
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Washburn University accept?

Dual CreditNo
Life ExperienceNo
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc
NCAA Basketball Conference Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc
NCAA Baseball Conference Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc

ACT Test Admission

Ranks 664th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting ACT results 79%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 25
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 25
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 25

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareNo
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
Dorm Capacity674
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$2,941
Board Fee$2,340

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

Washburn University Ranks 3315th for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $2,970 236 pie   33%
State & Local Grant Aid $1,855 71 pie   10%
Institutional Grant Aid $2,400 355 pie   49%
Student Loan Aid $3,493 412 pie   57%
Any financial aid type   625 pie   86%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Washburn University?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
5152103
Black Non-Hispanic
79146225
Hispanic
6894162
Asian / Pacific Islander
213152
American Indian / Alaskan Native
234568
White Non-Hispanic
1,1801,8323,012
Race Unknown
1,4202,1113,531
Total 2,842 4,311 7,153

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Washburn University?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
N/AN/AN/A
Black Non-Hispanic
123
Hispanic
459
Asian / Pacific Islander
7310
American Indian / Alaskan Native
4N/A4
White Non-Hispanic
73125198
Race Unknown
6786153
Total 156 221 377

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Washburn University.

  Men Women Total
79 58 137
11 89 100
18 61 79
4 68 72
31 35 66

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Accounting 1 22 10 33
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 1 1 1 3
Anthropology 1 5 2 8
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1 1
Art Teacher Education 1 1
Art/Art Studies, General 1 1 9 4 15
Athletic Training/Trainer 2 1 3
Banking and Financial Support Services 1 1
Biology Teacher Education
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 17 2 19
Business Administration and Management, General 2 46 18 66
Business Teacher Education
Business/Commerce, General 5 2 7
Business/Managerial Economics 1 1 2
Chemistry, General 1 1 2
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1 15 6 22
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 2 6 2 10
Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 10 4 15
Corrections 1 10 8 19
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 3 3 30 27 63
Curriculum and Instruction
Design and Applied Arts, Other 1 1 21 9 32
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 1 12 29 42
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1 1 2
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2 1 3
Economics, General 1 1
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 1 7 3 11
Elementary Education and Teaching 2 1 23 2 28
Engineering Technology, General
English Language and Literature, General 13 7 20
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General 1 1 29 14 45
Forensic Science and Technology 4 4
French Language and Literature 2 2
German Language Teacher Education 1 1
German Language and Literature 3 3
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 2 5 5 12
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 13 11 24
Health and Physical Education, General 1 1 7 3 12
History Teacher Education 2 2
History, General 1 13 4 18
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Human Services, General 1 1 3 2 7
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 3 3
Institutional Food Workers
Law (LL 8 7 6 1 99 16 137
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 3 11 3 17
Legal Studies, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1 1 2
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1 8 3 12
Mass Communication/Media Studies 1 1 20 4 26
Mathematics Teacher Education 3 3
Mathematics, General 1 1
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other 1 5 9 15
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 4 4
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 3 76 79
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 4 3 12 8 27
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2 5 3 10
Music Performance, General 1 1
Music Teacher Education 1 2 1 4
Music, General 2 1 3
Natural Sciences
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 5 5
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 1 1 1 50 47 100
Office Management and Supervision
Philosophy 1 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3 2 5
Physical Sciences
Physical Therapist Assistant 1 15 6 22
Physics, General 1 1
Political Science and Government, General 1 1 16 6 24
Psychology, General 2 11 9 22
Public Administration 1 1 1 3
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 8 13 21
Reading Teacher Education 1 1 2
Religion/Religious Studies 1 1
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 7 8 15
Securities Services Administration/Management 1 2 1 4
Security and Loss Prevention Services
Social Work 5 4 2 2 47 12 72
Sociology 4 5 9
Spanish Language Teacher Education 2 2
Spanish Language and Literature 2 1 3
Special Education and Teaching, General 7 3 10
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 1 2 4 7
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Total 45 23 13 18 706 427 1,232

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Washburn University Ranks 845th for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $63,141 ($67,736 male / $57,696 female)
Number of FT Faculty 260 (141 male / 119 female)
Number of PT Faculty 276
FT Faculty Ratio 0.9 : 1
Total Benefits $4,196,580
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Washburn University Summary

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Washburn University, located in Topeka, Kansas, provides broadly-based liberal arts and professional education through more than 200 certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and juris doctor programs through the College of Arts and Sciences and the Schools of Law, Business, Nursing and Applied Studies. Washburn University was established in February 1865 as Lincoln College by a charter issued by the State of Kansas and the General Association of Congregational Ministers and Churches of Kansas on land donated by abolitionist John Ritchie. The school was renamed Washburn College in 1868 after receiving a $25,000 donation from Ichabod Washburn, a church deacon and industrialist who resided in Worcester, Massachusetts. In 2005 the Washburn Lady Blues basketball team posted a record of 35-2, setting a school record for wins and capturing the NCAA Division II national championship by defeating Seattle Pacific University 70-53.

Washburn University Academics

The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. Washburn University of Topeka is unique in its study options. For one thing, the university has a Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, ROTC, Army, ROTC, Navy, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center.

The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Washburn University of Topeka.

History:
History – General
Business, Management, & Marketing:
Accounting, Banking/Financial Services, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Business/Managerial Economics, Finance/Banking, Information Processing/Data Entry, Marketing Management, Office Clerical Services, Office Management, Purchasing/Procurement/Contracts
Education:
Business Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Education – General, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, Foreign Language Teacher Education, Health Teacher Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Science Teacher Education, Secondary Education, Social Science Teacher Education, Social Studies Teacher Education
Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
Biology
School of Visual and Performing Arts:
Art – General, Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Arts – General, Drama/Theater Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General, Music – General Performance
Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
Exercise Sciences, Health/Physical Fitness, Sport/Fitness Administration
Computer Science:
Computer Systems Analysis, Computer/Information Sciences – General
Physical Sciences:
Chemistry, Physical Sciences – General, Physics
Health and Clinical Sciences:
Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Services – General, Medical Administrative Assistance, Medical Radiologic Technology, Medical Records Technology, Nursing (RN), Physical Therapy Assistance, Predentistry, Premedicine, Prepharmacy, Preveterinary Medicine, Radiologic Technology/Medical Imaging, Respiratory Therapy, Substance Abuse Counseling
Popular majors:
forty-four percent health professions, fifteen percent law, thirteen percent mechanic and repair technologies, eight percent business per marketing, seven percent visual and performing arts, twenty-three percent business per marketing, twenty percent health professions, twelve percent security and protective services, eight percent education, six percent communications per journalism, six percent visual and performing arts, five percent public administration and social services
Security and Protective Services:
Corrections, Criminal Justice Studies, Law Enforcement Administration, Police Science, Security/Loss Prevention
Mathematics:
Mathematics – General
Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
Gerontology, Natural Sciences
Psychology:
Psychology – General
Foreign Language and Literature:
French, German, Spanish
Public Administration and Service:
Public Administration, Social Work
Communications & Journalism:
Communications/Rhetoric, Mass Communications/Media Studies
Social Sciences:
Anthropology, Economics, Political Science/Government, Sociology
Philosphy and Religion:
Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
English Language and Literature:
English, Speech/Rhetorical Studies

Besides, for international students, the application fee is 60. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $371 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 15th of June.

Washburn University Admissions

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This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty dollars regular application fee, twenty dollars out-of-state application fee and twenty dollars online application fee. Transfer student are not ignored. In particular, there were one thousand, one hundred and sixty total number of transfer students who applied and one thousand, one hundred and sixty total number of transfer students who were admitted. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 99% and Open admission, but with selective admission to some programs. Remember that this can change at any time.

Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 1st of July. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 15th of June. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. Likewise, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of July. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Moreover, The regular application due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported.

Washburn University Financial Aid

If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics, Minority Status, Religious Affiliation, ROTC, Alumni Affiliation, Job Skills, Leadership and State/District Residency. Financial aid distribution is at thirty-three percent scholarships per grants and sixty-seven percent loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics, Minority Status, Religious Affiliation, ROTC, Alumni Affiliation, Job Skills, Leadership and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA.

Washburn University Students

Washburn University of Topeka offers Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s and First Professional degrees. In addition, it is part of an Urban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. The school’s size is approximately five thousand, nine hundred and forty-three degree-seeking undergrads, eight hundred and sixty-three first-time degree-seeking freshmen and three hundred and eighty-two graduate enrollment. In addition, the student body consists of ninety-four percent in-state students, six percent out-of-state students, sixteen percent part-time students, fifty-seven percent women, forty-three percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, one percent asian per pacific islander, one percent black per non-hispanic, two percent hispanic, forty-five percent white per non-hispanic, less than one percent non-resident alien, fifty percent race per ethnicity unreported, twelve percent in top 10th of graduating class, thirty-two percent in top quarter of graduating class, sixty-five percent in top half of graduating class, twenty-three percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, fifteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, thirteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, nineteen percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, eleven percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and three percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99. The university is a Public, University, Four-year, Coed, where 99 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited.

This school features the Urban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. Furthermore, the university has many unique facilites such as art museum, theater, concert hall, observatory, planetarium, 30-acre natural study and research area. For all that, the school is located 60 miles from Kansas City.

Washburn University Athletics

The following sports can be found here:

  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Cross_country
  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Golf
  • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
  • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
  • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
The Ichabods are a member of NCAA.

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