Washburn University is a public university located in Topeka, Kansas. Founded in 1865, it is one of the oldest public universities in the state. The university has a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs, and offers students a wide range of educational and extracurricular opportunities. Washburn has a diverse student body, representing students from many different backgrounds. The Washburn Institute of Technology provides technological education leading to professional certification or further study. The school’s sports teams, nicknamed the Ichabods, compete in the NCAA Division II. The university is also home to several student services, including a Health and Wellness Center and a Counseling and Career Center.
- Address: 1700 SW College Avenue, Topeka, KS 66621-0001
- Phone: (785) 670-1010
- Website: www.washburn.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 5,880
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 15 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $20
- Selectivity: #N/A
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $8,762 | $19,766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Room & Board | $12,030 | $12,030 |
| Other | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Total Cost | $25,392 | $36,396 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: #N/A
- SAT Range: #N/A – #N/A
- ACT Range: #N/A – #N/A
Majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- Psychology, General
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Social Work
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 66%
- Part-time: 34%
Student Gender
- Male: 38%
- Female: 62%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 1%
- Asian: 1%
- Black or African American: 6%
- Hispanic / Latino: 10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 55%
- Two or More Races: 4%
- Unknown: 21%
- Non-resident Alien: 3%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 87%
- 25 and Over: 13%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 88%
- Out-of-State: 12%
- Unknown: 0%