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Washburn University

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Rating

Public

Type

7,534

Students

$19,346

Tuition

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Acceptance

#1282

Ranking

Midsize City

Campus Setting

Topeka, KS

1700 SW College Avenue, Topeka, KS 66621-0001

Washburn University is a mid-sized public college located in Topeka, KS ranked 17th in Kansas. It has a total of 6,589 full-time undergraduate students. Washburn University offers 112 different majors and is best known for its Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Ultrasound Technology, Industrial Management, and Legal Support Services programs (nationally ranked 28th, 32nd, and 34th respectively). With an annual tuition of $8,594 for students from Kansas and $19,346 for those from out-of-state, Washburn University is reasonably priced. 45.23% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, joining the labor force. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to take home near $40,300 per year, which is 3% less than the national median.
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Cost

$19,456
Above Average

Washburn University

$19,456

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$33,455

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$26,225

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

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Very Selective

Washburn University

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National

69%
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% of students submit

Admissions Yield

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% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Application Fee

$20

Students

6,589Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

92%

Part-Time

8%
Male

39%

In-state

83%

Female

61%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

19%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
15% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse8% Social Work6% Business Administration and Management, General70% Others

15% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

8% Social Work

6% Business Administration and Management, General

70% Others

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

15%

162 Graduates

Social Work

8%

88 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

6%

66 Graduates

Psychology, General

6%

60 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

5%

55 Graduates

Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other

5%

49 Graduates

Finance, General

4%

41 Graduates

Accounting

4%

39 Graduates

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

3%

36 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors15:115:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

15

Number of Library Books

380,812

Academic Spend per Student

$9,094

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

71%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$34,100/Year

Washburn University

$34,100

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$34,100

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$40,300

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

45%