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Washburn University Science & Tech Programs

Washburn University is a public institution located in Topeka, KS. A Mid-Sized City provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Washburn University Rankings

Washburn University is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#15 of 69	State — Kansas
Overall Quality	#113 of 404	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#885 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Washburn University?

Get in touch with Washburn University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1700 SW College Avenue, Topeka, KS 66621
Phone:	7856701010
Website:	www.washburn.edu/
Admissions:	www.washburn.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.washburn.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Washburn University?

You can apply to Washburn University online at: www.washburn.edu/admissions/apply.html

How Hard Is It To Get Into Washburn University?

Average Test Scores

Can I Afford Washburn University?

The average net price after aid at Washburn University is $13,046. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$9,828
In-State Fees	$117
Out-of-State Tuition	$20,832
Out-of-State Fees	$117
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,945
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$20,949

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 18% of students at Washburn University receive some form of financial aid (882 students).

Approximately 70% of students at Washburn University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,021 per student.

34% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,849.

Student Loan Debt

31% of Washburn University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,664 per year.

Washburn University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 858 students enrolled at Washburn University. Washburn University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,093 undergraduate students at Washburn University, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Washburn University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	49
Black or African American	323
Hispanic	658
White	2,451
American Indian/Alaska Native	32
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	8
Two or More Races	274
Non-Resident	204

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Washburn University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Kansas	1,042
Georgia	9
Arizona	3
Florida	3
Missouri	2

Additionally, approximately 5.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Washburn University Graduate Student Diversity

733 of Washburn University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Washburn University, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Washburn University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	10
Black or African American	58
Hispanic	61
White	491
American Indian/Alaska Native	11
Two or More Races	22
Non-Resident	26

Online Learning at Washburn University

Washburn University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,841 undergraduate students at Washburn University took at least one online class — of those, 643 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 213 students took at least one online class and 140 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Washburn University

Washburn University offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Washburn University maintains an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.