Overview

Washburn University is a University institution located in Topeka, KS.

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
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

1,849

Applied

1,849

Accepted

5,331

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,240

Females Applied

1,240

Females Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

593

Males Applied

593

Males Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.33

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	No
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	-	-	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

10,136

In-state

10,136

Out-of-state

10,136

In-district

Fees

120

Full-time student fees

10,881

Room & board

6,662

Room only

Financial Aid

10,954

Avg. Financial Aid Package

11,703

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

10,359

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,779

Avg. Loan Aid

4,996

Avg. Grant Aid

8,564

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

65.13%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

5,331

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

10%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	16.18%
Black or African American	8.66%
White or Caucasian	59.05%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.85%
Asian	1.05%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.22%
Two or more races	6.64%
Other	1.69%

Gender

Male (32.66%)

Female (62.09%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

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

501

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 260

Part-time - 241

Male - 203

Female - 298