Overview
Located in the heart of the capital city of Topeka, Kansas, Washburn University is a four-year public municipal institution. Washburn has five undergraduate schools and colleges, along with the School of Law. Priding itself on affordability and academic excellence, Washburn offers dozens of degree and certificate programs. Campus features include a modernized welcome center, state-of-the-art facilities such as the KBI Forensic Science Center, Lincoln Hall (a residence hall) and Indoor Athletics Facility, and White Concert Hall. Washburn is less than two miles from the State Capitol building and downtown Topeka, providing students access to jobs, internships and fun!
Acceptance Rate:
100%
Average Net Price:
$14,198
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,578 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $20,582 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,759 |
| Books and Supplies | $970 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
38%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,818
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,237
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,331
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
25%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1830
100%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,237
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$16,057,928
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,352,255
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
41%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,496
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$173
Students receiving federal loans
41%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,095
Average Other Loans Per Year
$9,090
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
1678
Students Applied
99%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
439
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
5,460
Total Number of Undergrads
4,733
0
100
22%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
42%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
88
Faculty Overview
0
100
59%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
38
Countries Represented
38
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
38%
Student Organizations
120
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
13%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
18%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Ichabods
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc
Total Male Athletes
255
Total Female Athletes
120
Intramural Sports
17
Sports Club
2
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Washburn University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,500
Top 5 Cities
Topeka
Kansas City
Lawrence
Wichita
Emporia
Top 5 Employers
Stormont Vail Health
Washburn University
University of KS Health System
Family Service & Guidance Center
Topeka USD 501
Top 5 Sectors
Healthcare Services
Education
Social Work
Business Development
Computer IT Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Loan Default Rate
11%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$173
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingWashburn is ranked in the top 10 of the 2010 U.S. News and World Report America's Best Colleges. It is a great business school. I have enjoyed all my business classes and teachers, and they are teaching me a lot.
Cody, KS
Like any university you have to work for your grades the professors won't just give them to you like my experience in high school.
Washburn Student
Washburn is an amazing school! The small size is ideal to learn in, my professors know who I am and I can easily walk from one end of campus to another under 7 minutes. There is also so much opportunities at Washburn, from Greek life, to volunteering, and from clubs to recreation.
Devin from Topeka, KS
There are five different options for students to live in at Washburn however their is only two for incoming freshman. The one in which I stayed in is called the Living Learning Center or as we students know it as the LLC. This building is primarily for incoming freshman and is connected to the Ichabod shop and the memorial union. The dorm rooms are double occupancy with two rooms with a shared bathroom. Each hall has an RA whose primary goal is to help students whether that be emotionally or with problems that they might face with their classes. On the first floor there is a front desk where students can go to if they don't know who the RA is. Now, on the second floor that is where the fun is whether a student has fun in the game room or just has some fun washing and folding their laundry in the laundry room then that's the place to be. Students typically enjoy their first year being an Ichabod I know I sure did being away from home is scary and complex in a new environment but all I can tell incoming students is to enjoy and have fun!
Samantha - Baldwin City, KS
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