Washburn University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	1,004
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	66%
On-time graduation rate	51%

Located in Topeka, Kansas, Washburn U is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Washburn University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Washburn University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Washburn U emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Washburn U is 66% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kansas is 75%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Washburn U do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,872

Cost of attendance at Washburn University in 2022 for students from Kansas.

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Kansas's average	$7,489
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,876

Cost of attendance at Washburn University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Kansas's average	$17,865
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Washburn University received on average $6,254 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,254

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	249	40%	$4,988	$1,242,128
Other Federal Grant	555	89%	$2,846	$1,579,391
State Grant/Scholarships	101	16%	$2,058	$207,840
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	416	66%	$4,559	$1,896,595
Total Grant & Scholarships	589	94%	$6,254	$3,683,826

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Washburn University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Washburn University students is 51.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.4%.

51.4%

asian 60.0% 6 students
African American 23.1% 9 students
white 55.4% 299 students
unknown 41.8% 23 students
hispanic 51.8% 28 students
International Students 50.0% 9 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 12 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Baseball Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Washburn University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Washburn University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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