Washburn University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2429 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #685 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #626 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| #574 of 1,025 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 16 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 5,331
- Graduates
- 702
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.washburn.edu
Washburn University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Washburn University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
2,054 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
783 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Washburn University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3662 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 916 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 475 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 378 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 293 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 168 (3%) |
| Asian | 75 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,781
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,828 | $10,670 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,828 | $10,670 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,832 | $20,350 |
| Fee in-district | $117 | $117 |
| Fee in-state | $117 | $117 |
| Fee out-of-state | $117 | $117 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,016 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,876 |
| Room charge | $6,176 |
| Meal charge | $5,700 |
Washburn University majors
Washburn University has granted 693 bachelor's degrees across 52 programs, 133 master's across 13 programs, and 113 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Washburn University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 130 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 100 | |||
| Law | 96 | |||
| Social Work | 23 | 37 | ||
| Psychology, General | 32 | 17 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 13 | 29 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 39 | |||
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 30 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 29 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 26 | |||
| Accounting | 20 | 5 | ||
| Finance, General | 25 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 22 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | 15 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | |||
| Human Services, General | 3 | 15 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 17 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 17 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 17 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 17 | |||
| History, General | 16 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 15 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 14 | |||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies & Technicians, Other | 14 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | |||
| Organizational Communication, General | 12 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 12 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 11 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 11 | |||
| Legal Studies | 2 | 9 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 11 | |||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 11 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | |||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 10 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | |||
| Management Science | 7 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 6 | |||
| Science, Technology and Society | 6 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 5 | |||
| Environmental Biology | 5 | |||
| Health Professions Education | 5 | |||
| Public Administration | 5 | |||
| Sociology, General | 5 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 4 | |||
| Corrections | 4 | |||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 4 | |||
| Molecular Biology | 4 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | |||
| Philosophy | 3 | |||
| Small Business Administration & Management | 3 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 2 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 2 | |||
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 1 | 1 | ||
| Forensic Chemistry | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Chemical Technology & Technician | 1 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | |||
| Economics, General | 1 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 1 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 1 | |||
| Health Services Administration | 1 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 1 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 207 | 693 | 133 | 113 |
Washburn University has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 46% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 45% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Washburn University has published 2,443 scientific papers with 36,593 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Sociology, Physics, Biology, Engineering, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 22 | 224 |
| 1994 | 18 | 196 |
| 1995 | 19 | 228 |
| 1996 | 20 | 225 |
| 1997 | 29 | 347 |
| 1998 | 34 | 352 |
| 1999 | 30 | 447 |
| 2000 | 31 | 421 |
| 2001 | 28 | 510 |
| 2002 | 48 | 539 |
| 2003 | 31 | 603 |
| 2004 | 40 | 622 |
| 2005 | 45 | 644 |
| 2006 | 76 | 743 |
| 2007 | 93 | 811 |
| 2008 | 64 | 880 |
| 2009 | 72 | 1025 |
| 2010 | 54 | 1207 |
| 2011 | 73 | 1348 |
| 2012 | 55 | 1388 |
| 2013 | 67 | 1411 |
| 2014 | 65 | 1455 |
| 2015 | 77 | 1532 |
| 2016 | 95 | 1503 |
| 2017 | 88 | 1499 |
| 2018 | 65 | 1605 |
| 2019 | 72 | 1789 |
| 2020 | 79 | 2007 |
| 2021 | 70 | 1933 |
| 2022 | 51 | 1665 |
| 2023 | 63 | 1785 |
| 2024 | 34 | 1639 |
| 2025 | 35 | 1469 |
Washburn University alumni
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Bob Dole
- Enrolled in Washburn University
- In 1952 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- juristlawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Robert Joseph Dole was an American politician, attorney, and U.S. Army officer who represented Kansas in the United States Senate from 1969 to 1996. He was the Republican Leader of the U.S. Senate during the final 11 years of his tenure, including three non-consecutive years as Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate. Prior to his 27 years in the Senate, he served in the United States House of Representatives from 1961 to 1969. Dole was also the Republican presidential nominee in the 1996 presidential election and the vice presidential nominee in the 1976 presidential election.
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Fred Phelps
- Occupations
- lawyerpastor
- Biography
-
Fred Waldron Phelps Sr. was an American minister and disbarred lawyer who served as the pastor of the Westboro Baptist Church, worked as a civil rights attorney, and ran for statewide election in Kansas. A divisive and controversial figure, he gained national attention for his homophobic views and protests near the funerals of gay people, AIDS victims, military veterans, and disaster victims whom he believed were killed as a result of God punishing the U.S. for having "bankrupt values" and tolerating homosexuality. Phelps founded the Westboro Baptist Church, a Topeka, Kansas-based independent Primitive Baptist congregation, in 1955. It has been described by the Southern Poverty Law Center as "arguably the most obnoxious and rabid hate group in America". Its signature slogan, "God Hates Fags", remains the name of the group's principal website.
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Gary Woodland
- Occupations
- golfer
- Biography
-
Gary Lynn Woodland is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He won the U.S. Open in 2019, his first major championship and sixth professional victory. Following a successful college career, he turned professional in 2007 and briefly competed on the Nationwide Tour.
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Larry Niven
- Occupations
- screenwriternovelistwriterscience fiction writermathematician
- Biography
-
Laurence van Cott Niven — known as Larry Niven — is an American science fiction writer. His 1970 novel Ringworld won the Hugo, Locus, Ditmar, and Nebula awards. With Jerry Pournelle he wrote The Mote in God's Eye (1974) and Lucifer's Hammer (1977). The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America gave him the 2015 Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award.
General info
| Founded | 1865 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Purificatus non consumptus Purified but not consumed |
| Colors | blue |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 817 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1700 SW College Avenue Topeka, Kansas, 66621 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 127,000 |
| Phone | 7856701010 |