Washburn University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2437 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #671 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #614 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| #574 of 1,018 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 18 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 4,930
- Graduates
- 733
- 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.
1,786 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
707 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 | 3491 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 773 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 418 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 336 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 269 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 245 (4%) |
| Asian | 79 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (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
- $8,048
- Students receiving aid
- 90%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,464 | $10,274 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,464 | $10,274 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,468 | $19,954 |
| Fee in-district | $114 | $114 |
| Fee in-state | $114 | $114 |
| Fee out-of-state | $114 | $114 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 852 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,759 |
| Room charge | $6,180 |
| Meal charge | $4,579 |
Washburn University majors
Washburn University has granted 701 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs, 143 master's across 11 programs, and 108 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 | 141 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 109 | |||
| Law | 92 | |||
| Social Work | 33 | 52 | ||
| Psychology, General | 43 | 8 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15 | 32 | ||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 45 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 30 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 29 | |||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 7 | 19 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 25 | |||
| Finance, General | 25 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 3 | 18 | 3 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 23 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 20 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 19 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | |||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies & Technicians, Other | 18 | |||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 17 | |||
| Accounting | 11 | 5 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 16 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 16 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 | |||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 15 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 15 | |||
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 14 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 13 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 13 | |||
| History, General | 12 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 4 | 7 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 11 | |||
| Organizational Communication, General | 10 | |||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 9 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | |||
| Small Business Administration & Management | 7 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 6 | |||
| Molecular Biology | 6 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Sociology, General | 6 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 6 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 5 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 5 | |||
| Public Administration | 5 | |||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 4 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 4 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | |||
| Management Science | 4 | |||
| Corrections | 3 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | |||
| Philosophy | 3 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | |||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 3 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 2 | |||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 2 | |||
| Environmental Biology | 2 | |||
| Food Preparation & Professional Cooking & Kitchen Assistant | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 1 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | |||
| Pre-Engineering | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 234 | 701 | 143 | 108 |
Washburn University has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 47% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 47% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Washburn University has published 2,408 scientific papers with 35,465 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 28 | 185 |
| 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 | 509 |
| 2002 | 48 | 539 |
| 2003 | 31 | 602 |
| 2004 | 40 | 621 |
| 2005 | 45 | 643 |
| 2006 | 76 | 744 |
| 2007 | 93 | 811 |
| 2008 | 64 | 878 |
| 2009 | 71 | 1023 |
| 2010 | 54 | 1207 |
| 2011 | 73 | 1346 |
| 2012 | 55 | 1387 |
| 2013 | 68 | 1412 |
| 2014 | 66 | 1457 |
| 2015 | 76 | 1530 |
| 2016 | 95 | 1507 |
| 2017 | 88 | 1513 |
| 2018 | 65 | 1608 |
| 2019 | 72 | 1788 |
| 2020 | 78 | 2014 |
| 2021 | 70 | 1938 |
| 2022 | 49 | 1661 |
| 2023 | 61 | 1785 |
| 2024 | 34 | 1618 |
Washburn University alumni
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Bob Dole
- Enrolled in Washburn University
- In 1952 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianjuristlawyer
- Biography
-
Robert Joseph Dole was an American politician and attorney from Kansas who served in both chambers of the United States Congress, the United States House of Representatives from 1961 to 1969 and a member of the United States Senate from 1969 to his resignation in 1996 to campaign for President of the United States in the 1996 election. 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. Dole was also the vice presidential nominee in the 1976 election, making Dole the only unsuccessful major party nominee for both president and vice president in the history of the United States.
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Fred Phelps
- Occupations
- lawyerpastor
- Biography
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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. 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 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 | 800 |
| 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 |