Overview

Washburn University is a University institution located in Topeka, KS, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1700 SW College, MO 114
Topeka, KS  66621
United States

Contact Ms. Kris Klima
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@washburn.edu
Phone: 785-670-1030
Fax: 785-670-1113

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Environmental Biology
Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Small Business Administration/management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Systems Analysis/analyst
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Engineering/industrial Management
Industrial Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician
Health And Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician
Health/health Care Administration/management
Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions, Other
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling
Surgical Technology/technologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/secretary
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Legal Studies
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/technicians, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Sciences
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Food Preparation/professional Cooking/kitchen Assistant
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Social Work
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biotechnology Technology/technician
Science Technologies/technicians, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminalistics And Criminal Science
Forensic Science And Technology
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services, Other
Securities Services Administration/management
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-theology/pre-ministerial Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Design And Applied Arts, Other
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Musical Theatre

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,873

Applied

2,873

Accepted

4,930

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,930

Females Applied

1,930

Females Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

943

Males Applied

943

Males Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.4

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	September 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite		16	23

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

10,530

In-state

22,320

Out-of-state

10,530

In-district

Fees

114

Full-time student fees

10,759

Room & board

6,180

Room only

Financial Aid

11,857

Avg. Financial Aid Package

11,692

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

15,632

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,873

Avg. Loan Aid

3,669

Avg. Grant Aid

7,161

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

38%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

17%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,930

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

11%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	14.61%
Black or African American	8.4%
White or Caucasian	61.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.71%
Asian	1.34%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	6.5%
Other	2.05%

Gender

Male (36.17%)

Female (63.83%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	18%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Theatre, Family Day and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

More services
student recreation and wellness center

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2	No
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2	No
Triathlon		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Indoor Track		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2	No
Triathlon		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

455

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 251

Part-time - 204

Male - 181

Female - 274