Washburn University

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

C+

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About Washburn University

Washburn University is a mid-sized, public institution in Topeka, KS, in a city setting. It enrolls about 4,562 students. 53% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $49,774.

Open

Acceptance

$15,280

Net price

4,562

Enrollment

53%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

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

Health & Nursing34.6%

Humanities13.7%

Business10.3%

Criminal Justice5.4%

Multidisciplinary4.6%

Psychology3.5%

Parks & Recreation3.5%

Communications3.2%

Education2.8%

Visual & Performing Arts2.5%

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

Avg. age at entry

38%

First-generation

Gender balance

66% women

34% men

Race & ethnicity

White

59%

Hispanic

16%

Black

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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