Washburn University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good

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Washburn University is a medium four-year, public school with 5,460 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1865 and is one of the 4 schools and colleges located in Topeka, Kansas.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Washburn University.

Majors
Offered
98
Washburn University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 98 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Medical, General Studies, Law, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Washburn University is relatively low at 69% (close to Kansas average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
69%
Fair
The graduation rate at Washburn University is low: 44%. Approximately 34% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Washburn University is pretty good: 13:1. Find out more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are high - about $20,100 a year. The additional fees at Washburn University not covered by tuition are approximately $200; which comes to a total of $20,300 a year.

Read the details about Washburn University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
96%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 1,916 applications were submitted and 1,830 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

The school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' ACT test scores at Washburn University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,800
Medium
Washburn University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Washburn University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Washburn University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,000 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: nearly $5,800 annually.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Washburn University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Washburn University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Washburn University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Washburn University
1700 SW College Avenue
Topeka, Kansas
66621-0001, USA
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