Washburn University
1700 SW College Avenue
Topeka KS 66621
(785) 670-1010
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Midsize
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
6,545 (5,702 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
67% / 33%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
41% / 59%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
93% / 7%
- In-State / Out-of-State
92% / 8%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,116
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$13,766
- Room & Board$5,792
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
43%
- Average Financial Aid Package$8,303
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$20,562
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants1,573
- Students Admitted
1,573
(100%)
- Students Enrolled830
(53%)
- Average High School GPA3.16
- Students in top 10% of HS Class12%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-25
See More About Admissions »
Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
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Banking and Financial Support Services
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business/Commerce, General
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Finance, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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Office Management and Supervision
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Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Mass Communication/Media Studies
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Business Teacher Education
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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German Language Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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Spanish Language Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
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Engineering Technology, General
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
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Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
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Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
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Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
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Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
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Nursing, Other
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Physical Therapist Assistant
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Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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Surgical Technology/Technologist
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Law (LLB, JD)
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Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Legal Studies, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians
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Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Biological and Physical Sciences
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Natural Sciences
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Personal and culinary services
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Institutional Food Workers
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Physical Sciences
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Human Services, General
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Social Work, Other
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Security and protective services
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Corrections
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Forensic Science and Technology
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Securities Services Administration/Management
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Security and Loss Prevention Services
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Economics, General
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Design and Applied Arts, Other
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Music Performance, General
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants1,573
- Students Admitted
1,573
(100%)
- Students Enrolled830
(53%)
- Average High School GPA3.16
- Students in top 10% of HS Class12%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class32%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class62%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-25
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$35
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline08/01
- High School RankNeither required nor recommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,116
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$13,766
- Room & Board$5,792
- Books & Supplies$1,400
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$201
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$456
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid43%
- Average Financial Aid Package$8,303
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$20,562
- Federal Grants35%$3,505
- Pell Grants32%$2,854
- Other Federal Grants14%$2,154
- State & Local Grants11%$1,426
- Institutional Grants46%$3,390
- Federal Loans56%$4,176
- Non-Federal Loans3%$8,057
Questions, Answers and Advice
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