Washburn University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2383 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #661 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #605 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| #473 of 1,013 | For Law Enforcement |
| Top50% | For 21 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 4,733
- Graduates
- 727
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- 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.
1,807 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
740 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 | 3409 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 664 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 397 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 368 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 268 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 211 (4%) |
| Asian | 93 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
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
- $7,818
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,044 | $9,790 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,044 | $9,790 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,328 | $19,470 |
| Fee in-district | $110 | $110 |
| Fee in-state | $110 | $110 |
| Fee out-of-state | $110 | $110 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 970 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,040 |
| Room charge | $5,766 |
| Meal charge | $4,274 |
Washburn University majors
Washburn University has granted 775 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs, 124 master's across 14 programs, and 137 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 | 152 | |||
| Law | 114 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 100 | |||
| Social Work | 23 | 47 | ||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 51 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 48 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 18 | 22 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 36 | |||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 6 | 23 | ||
| Accounting | 18 | 10 | ||
| Psychology, General | 21 | 6 | ||
| Finance, General | 26 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 23 | 1 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 24 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 24 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 23 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 23 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 | |||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 21 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 21 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | 18 | ||
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 19 | |||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies & Technicians, Other | 19 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 19 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 18 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | |||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 15 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 14 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 14 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 12 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 12 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | |||
| Organizational Communication, General | 9 | |||
| Sociology, General | 9 | |||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 9 | |||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 8 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 6 | |||
| History, General | 6 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 6 | |||
| Small Business Administration & Management | 6 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 6 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 5 | |||
| Corrections | 5 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 5 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Public Administration | 5 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |||
| Environmental Biology | 4 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 3 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Food Preparation & Professional Cooking & Kitchen Assistant | 3 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | |||
| Molecular Biology | 3 | |||
| Physics, General | 3 | |||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 3 | |||
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 3 | |||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 2 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 2 | |||
| Management Science | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Pre-Engineering | 1 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |||
| Science Technologies & Technicians, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 227 | 775 | 124 | 137 |
Washburn University has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 48% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 48% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Washburn University has published 2,149 scientific papers with 24,299 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Engineering, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 32 | 168 |
| 1992 | 30 | 133 |
| 1993 | 21 | 143 |
| 1994 | 15 | 135 |
| 1995 | 18 | 164 |
| 1996 | 17 | 160 |
| 1997 | 24 | 235 |
| 1998 | 32 | 254 |
| 1999 | 24 | 325 |
| 2000 | 27 | 304 |
| 2001 | 27 | 387 |
| 2002 | 41 | 395 |
| 2003 | 28 | 427 |
| 2004 | 37 | 448 |
| 2005 | 43 | 438 |
| 2006 | 67 | 514 |
| 2007 | 86 | 577 |
| 2008 | 57 | 612 |
| 2009 | 65 | 671 |
| 2010 | 54 | 780 |
| 2011 | 60 | 888 |
| 2012 | 48 | 964 |
| 2013 | 60 | 1070 |
| 2014 | 61 | 1057 |
| 2015 | 68 | 1138 |
| 2016 | 86 | 1099 |
| 2017 | 82 | 1082 |
| 2018 | 62 | 1213 |
| 2019 | 64 | 1304 |
| 2020 | 73 | 1489 |
| 2021 | 59 | 1370 |
| 2022 | 38 | 1238 |
| 2023 | 49 | 1244 |
Washburn University alumni
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Bob Dole
- Enrolled in Washburn University
- In 1952 graduated with Juris Doctor
- Occupations
- politicianlawyerjurist
- Biography
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Robert Joseph Dole was an American politician and attorney who represented Kansas in the United States Senate from 1969 to 1996. He was the Republican Leader of the Senate during the final 11 years of his tenure, including three non-consecutive years as Senate Majority Leader. 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 election and the vice presidential nominee in the 1976 election.
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Fred Phelps
- Occupations
- pastorlawyer
- 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 who he believed were killed as a result of God punishing the U.S. for having "bankrupt values" and tolerating homosexuality.
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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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Shirley Phelps-Roper
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
Shirley Lynn Phelps-Roper is an American lawyer and political activist. She was the lead spokesperson of the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas, an organization that protests against homosexuality conducted under the slogan "God Hates Fags" until a power struggle within the organization reduced her status.
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 | 780 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1700 SW College Avenue Topeka, Kansas, 66621-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 127,000 |
| Phone | 7856701010 |