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Washburn University

Topeka, KS · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Washburn University

Washburn University (WU), formally Washburn University of Topeka, is a public university in Topeka, Kansas, United States. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs as well as professional programs in law and business. The university enrolls approximately 5,000 undergraduate students and 700 graduate students as of 2023. As of 2008, Washburn also took over overseeing the nearby Washburn Tech.

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Open

Acceptance

$15,280

Net price

4,562

Enrollment

53%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$15,280

Average net price

$9,945

In-state tuition

$20,949

Out-of-state tuition

$11,501

Room & board

$807

Books & supplies

$21,512

Total cost of attendance

34%

Students receiving Pell grants

31%

Students with federal loans

$18,127

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$20,310
$30–48K
$9,693
$48–75K
$10,758
$75–110K
$13,922
$110K+
$15,472

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

After Graduation

$49,774

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$42,881

Median earnings (6 yrs)

53%

Graduation rate

68%

Retention rate

77%

Earn more than a HS grad

$10,422

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

4,562

Total enrollment

16%

Part-time

24

Avg. age at entry

38%

First-generation

Gender balance

66% women
34% men

Race & ethnicity

White
59%
Hispanic
16%
Black
9%
Two or more races
7%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Washburn University FAQ

Is Washburn University a public or private school?

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

What is the acceptance rate at Washburn University?

Washburn University has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Washburn University cost?

The average annual net price at Washburn University is $15,280 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $9,945 in-state and $20,949 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Washburn University?

About 53% of students at Washburn University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Washburn University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Washburn University students earn a median of $49,774 per year.

How many students attend Washburn University?

Washburn University enrolls about 4,562 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Marion Doss from Scranton, Kansas, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0. Additional images are representative.

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