Washburn University
Washburn University (WU) is located in Topeka, Kansas. This public university has over 550 faculty members, 6,500 undergraduate students, and about 1,000 graduate students. The school also has a $152 million endowment. WU has over 200 certificate, associate, bachelor, master, and juris doctor programs through its Schools of Nursing, Business, Law, and Applied Sciences, and the College of Arts and Sciences. The school has several prestigious societies such as the NONOSO for women and the Sagamore Society for men.
WU was rated 7th by the U.S. News and World Report for public Master’s level universities in the Midwest. The school is consistently ranked high among Midwestern Universities.
General Information
Admission Office
1700 SW College Avenue, Morgan 114
Topeka, KS 66621
(785) 670-1030
(800) 332-0291
Fax: (785) 670-1113
admissions@washburn.edu
Contact: Kirk Haskins
Director of Admissions
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Main Address
1700 SW College Avenue
Topeka, KS 66621
(785) 670-1010
www.washburn.edu
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Size
Total undergrads: 5,702
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 830
Degree-seeking undergrads: 5,396
Graduate enrollment: 414
Setting
Urban setting
Small city (50,000 - 249,999)
Commuter campus
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Degrees offered:
 Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
First Professional
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Tuition & Fees
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Estimated Expenses for Academic Year |
2008-'09 |
2009-'10 |
2010-'11 |
2011-'12 |
% change 2010-'12 |
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Tuition and fees |
$5,636 |
$5,996 |
$6,116 |
$6,296 |
+2.94% |
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Books and Supplies |
$1,462 |
$1,400 |
$1,400 |
$1,500 |
+7.14% |
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Living Arrangement - On Campus |
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Room and Board |
$5,281 |
$5,602 |
$5,792 |
$5,937 |
+2.50% |
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Other |
$3,895 |
$5,044 |
$5,045 |
$5,096 |
+1.01% |
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Living Arrangement - Off Campus |
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Room and Board |
$7,993 |
$8,578 |
$8,942 |
$9,074 |
+1.48% |
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Other |
$4,918 |
$5,044 |
$5,045 |
$5,096 |
+1.01% |
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Total Expenses |
2008-'09 |
2009-'10 |
2010-'11 |
2011-'12 |
% change 2010-'12 |
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In-state On Campus |
$16,274 |
$18,042 |
$18,353 |
$18,829 |
+2.59% |
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In-state Off Campus |
$20,009 |
$21,018 |
$21,503 |
$21,966 |
+2.15% |
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In-state with Family |
$7,098 |
$7,396 |
$7,516 |
$7,796 |
+3.73% |
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Average Graduate Student Tuition & Fees
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Tuition for In-state Students
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$5,130 |
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In-state Student Fees
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$86 |
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Tuition for Out-of-state Students
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$10,476 |
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Out-of-state Fees
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$86 |
Financial Aid
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Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
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Type of Aid
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Students
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Percent
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Amount
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Average Per Student
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All students financial aid |
617 |
85% |
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Grant or scholarship aid |
477 |
66% |
$2,054,231 |
$4,307 |
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• Federal grants |
231 |
32% |
$909,583 |
$3,938 |
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• Pell grants |
226 |
31% |
$780,908 |
$3,455 |
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• Other federal grants |
112 |
15% |
$128,675 |
$1,149 |
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State/local government grant or scholarships |
98 |
13% |
$152,498 |
$1,556 |
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Institutional grants or scholarships |
317 |
44% |
$992,150 |
$3,130 |
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Student loan aid |
422 |
58% |
$3,131,786 |
$7,421 |
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• Federal student loans |
416 |
57% |
$2,257,395 |
$5,426 |
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• Other student loans |
107 |
15% |
$874,391 |
$8,172 |
All Majors and Programs
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Program Completions for Most Recent Year
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BA/BS
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MA/MS
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PhD
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AA/AS
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CERT
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Total of All Education Programs |
868 |
115 |
139 |
88 |
123 |
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Biology and Biomedical Sciences |
19 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Biology and Biological Sciences, General |
19 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. |
226 |
25 |
- |
3 |
2 |
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Accounting |
44 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Programs |
- |
- |
- |
3 |
- |
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Banking and Financial Support Services |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Business Administration and Management |
65 |
25 |
- |
- |
- |
|
Business/commerce |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Business/managerial Economics |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2 |
|
Finance |
52 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Marketing/marketing Management |
50 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Non-profit/public/organizational Management |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Communication and Journalism Programs |
50 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Mass Communication/media Studies |
31 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Speech Communication and Rhetoric |
19 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Computing and Information Sciences |
13 |
- |
- |
2 |
- |
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Computer and Information Sciences |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Computer Systems Analysis/analyst |
4 |
- |
- |
2 |
- |
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Education |
45 |
22 |
- |
4 |
- |
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Art Teacher Education |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Biology Teacher Education |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Business Teacher Education |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Chemistry Teacher Education |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Curriculum and Instruction |
- |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
|
Early Childhood Education and Teaching |
- |
- |
- |
4 |
- |
|
Educational Leadership and Administration |
- |
12 |
- |
- |
- |
|
Elementary Education and Teaching |
29 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
English/language Arts Teacher Education |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
German Language Teacher Education |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
History Teacher Education |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Mathematics Teacher Education |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Music Teacher Education |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Reading Teacher Education |
- |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
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Spanish Language Teacher Education |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Special Education and Teaching |
- |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
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Engineering Technology |
14 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Drafting and Design Technology/technician |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Engineering/industrial Management |
14 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
English Language, Composition and Literature/letters |
26 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
English Language and Literature |
26 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics |
8 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
French Language and Literature |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
German Language and Literature |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Spanish Language and Literature |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Health Services and Allied Health Sciences |
191 |
9 |
- |
49 |
116 |
|
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other |
- |
- |
- |
- |
6 |
|
Athletic Training/trainer |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer and Ultrasound Technician |
15 |
- |
- |
- |
21 |
|
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other |
30 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician |
- |
- |
- |
11 |
1 |
|
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist |
- |
- |
- |
- |
69 |
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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other |
17 |
- |
- |
8 |
1 |
|
Physical Therapy Technician/assistant |
- |
- |
- |
21 |
- |
|
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer |
- |
- |
- |
- |
5 |
|
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
123 |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
|
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist |
- |
- |
- |
9 |
- |
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Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling |
- |
- |
- |
- |
13 |
|
Surgical Technology/technologist |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
History |
19 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
History |
19 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services |
86 |
9 |
- |
4 |
- |
|
Corrections |
28 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
53 |
9 |
- |
4 |
- |
|
Forensic Science and Technology |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Securities Services Administration/management |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Human Services |
25 |
46 |
- |
- |
3 |
|
Public Administration |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Social Work |
25 |
46 |
- |
- |
- |
|
Social Work, Other |
- |
- |
- |
- |
3 |
|
Legal and Law Studies |
9 |
- |
139 |
8 |
2 |
|
Law |
- |
- |
139 |
- |
- |
|
Legal Assistant/paralegal |
9 |
- |
- |
8 |
2 |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities |
- |
- |
- |
4 |
- |
|
Humanities/humanistic Studies |
- |
- |
- |
4 |
- |
|
Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Mathematics and Statistics |
8 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Mathematics |
8 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Mechanics and Repairers |
- |
- |
- |
6 |
- |
|
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/technicians, Other |
- |
- |
- |
6 |
- |
|
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies |
9 |
- |
- |
2 |
- |
|
Biological and Physical Sciences |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Natural Sciences |
- |
- |
- |
2 |
- |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies |
19 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Health and Physical Education/fitness |
19 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Personal and Culinary Services |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Institutional Food Workers |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Physical Sciences |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Chemistry |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Physical Sciences |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Physics |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Psychology |
23 |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
|
Psychology |
23 |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
|
Social Sciences |
51 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Anthropology |
13 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Economics |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Political Science and Government |
21 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Sociology |
17 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Visual and Performing Arts |
21 |
- |
- |
6 |
- |
|
Art History, Criticism and Conservation |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Art/art Studies |
14 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Design and Applied Arts, Other |
- |
- |
- |
6 |
- |
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Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Music Performance |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Music |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Above data represent first majors only.
(-) Indicates that program is not offered at this award level.
Admissions Information
Application Fee
College has an application fee: Yes
Regular application fee: $20
Online application fee: $20
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Enrollment Rates
Percent applicants admitted: 100%
Open admission, but with selective admission to some programs
Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 63%
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Undergraduate Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing
 Art - General B
Art History/Criticism/Conservation B
Arts - General B
Design and applied arts A,B
Drama/Theater Arts B
Fine/Studio Arts B
Music - General B
Music - General Performance B
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry B
Biology B
Business, Management, & Marketing
Accounting B
Administrative/Secretarial Services A,C
Banking/Financial Services A
Business - General B
Business Administration/Management B
Business/Managerial Economics B
Entrepreneurial Studies C
Finance/Banking B
Information Processing/Data Entry A
Marketing Management B
Office Clerical Services A,C
Office Management A,C
Communications & Journalism
Communications/Rhetoric B
Mass Communications/Media Studies B
Computer & Information Sciences
Computer Systems Analysis A,B
Computer/Information Sciences - General B
Education
Art Teacher Education B
Biology Teacher Education B
Chemistry Teacher Education B
Early Childhood Education A,B
Education - General B
Elementary Education B
English Teacher Education B
French Teacher Education B
German Teacher Education B
History Teacher Education B
Mathematics Education B
Music Teacher Education B
Physical Education B
Science Teacher Education B
Secondary Education B
Spanish Language Teacher Education B
Engineering Technologies
Civil Engineering/Technology A
Electrical Engineering Technologies A
English Language & Literature
English Language & Literature - General B
Speech/Rhetorical Studies B
Foreign Language & Literature
French B
German B
Spanish B
Health Professions & Clinical Sciences
Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology B
Diagnostic Medical Sonography B
Health Services - General A,B,C
Medical Administrative Assistance A
Medical Radiologic Technology A
Medical Records Technology A,C
Nursing (RN) B
Physical Therapy Assistance A
Predentistry B
Premedicine B
Prepharmacy B
Preveterinary Medicine B
Radiologic Technology/Medical Imaging A
Respiratory Therapy A
Substance Abuse Counseling A,B
Surgical Technology A
History
History - General B
Law & Legal Studies
Legal Administrative Assistance A,C
Paralegal/Legal Assistance A,B,C
Prelaw B
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Humanities A
Liberal Arts & Sciences A,B
Mathematics
Mathematics - General B
Mechanic & Repair Technologies
Mechanic and repair technologies A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Gerontology A,B
Natural Sciences A
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
Exercise Sciences B
Health/Physical Fitness B
Sport/Fitness Administration B
Philosophy & Religion
Philosophy B
Religion/Religious Studies B
Physical Sciences
Chemistry B
Physical Sciences - General B
Physics B
Psychology
Psychology - General B
Public Administration & Services
Public Administration B,C
Social Work B
Security & Protective Services
Corrections B
Criminal Justice Studies A,B
Forensic Technologies B
Law Enforcement Administration A,B
Police Science B
Security/Loss Prevention B
Social Sciences
Anthropology B
Economics B
Political Science/Government B
Sociology B
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Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
A = Associate degree
B = Bachelor's degree
C = Certificate or diploma
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*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
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