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Washburn University

#9 in Best Colleges in Kansas
  • 4 Year
  • Topeka, KS
  • 865 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      B-
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      A-
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      B-
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    Washburn is an above-average public university located in Topeka, Kansas. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,944 undergraduate students. The Washburn acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Nursing, and Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration. Graduating 39% of students, Washburn alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,100.
    About Washburn University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
    Address
    1700 SW College Avenue
    Topeka, KS 66621
    Website
    washburn.edu
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    Washburn University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    100%
    Application Deadline
    August 1
    SAT Range
    —
    ACT Range
    19-24
    Application Fee
    $20
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No

    Cost

    Net Price
    $13,170/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,602/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    92%

    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    15:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    89%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.47 responses
    80%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.56 responses
    75%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.56 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      159 Graduates
    • Nursing
      146 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      54 Graduates
    • Communications
      52 Graduates
    • Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
      45 Graduates
    • Radiation Therapy
      39 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      37 Graduates
    • Accounting
      36 Graduates
    • Finance
      36 Graduates
    • Healthcare Management
      35 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,944Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,929
    Undergrads Over 25
    15%
    Pell Grant
    40%
    Varsity Athletes
    10%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 44 responses
    Report
    • A bit of both
      50%
    • Committed
      16%
    • Non-traditional
      14%
    • Their own kind of person
      9%
    • Diverse
      7%
    • Outgoing
      2%
    • Traditional
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    59%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.73 responses
    Poll
    54%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.80 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 42 responses
    Report
    • Excellent
      43%
    • Effective
      26%
    • Modest
      21%
    • Home away from home
      5%
    • Stupid
      2%
    • Underrated
      2%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $40,300/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    39%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
    National
    83%
    83%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.35 responses
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    I love Washburn University! Go Bods! Its a school with a friendly atmosphere. If you like small classes this is the place to go. I've never been in a class of more than 50 students, and I've been there for 4 years. The professors are very helpful and will do everything in their power to help or be available for you. We also have many resources for study materials, and Topeka metro bikes to ride around campus. It's not a big campus, so the walk to classes is not very long, 10 minutes max. The only thing that needs to change is parking. There isn't enough.
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    Washburn university is a close nit college where everybody is like a family! Its large enough for you to experience student life but small enough to where you know or recognize people. Washburn university is a very safe, small college with fair professors that strive to teach their students the best they can, no matter what.
    Washburn University is a cute little campus with a smaller population. There are excellent courses offered, and this university offers programs that can appeal to everybody. The thing to be aware of regarding Washburn University is if you are a transfer student. Washburn is very course specific for their programs, so if you are transferring from another college, specifically from out of state, be sure to find out exactly how many of your previous credits will transfer. In my case only 12 of my 60 transferred. Washburn has excellent programs, especially regarding the health field. If you want to be one of the few selected to be apart of a specific program, make sure that you are on top of your grades from day one! Yes, it is a lot easier to ruin your GPA than keeping it up, but the hard work is worth it!