School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Washburn University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address1700 SW College Avenue, Topeka, KS 66621-0001
Phone785-670-1010
WEBwww.washburn.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.washburn.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.washburn.edu/admissions/apply.html
Financial Aidwww.washburn.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.html
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www3-prod.washburn.edu/net_price_calc/index.php
Veterans Tuitionwashburn.edu/student-life/military/index.html
Athleticwww.wusports.com/
Disability Servicewww.washburn.edu/diversity/disability-services/index.html
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree- professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

Washburn University has an open admission policy (any students can attend with high school diploma or a certificate of attendance or General Educational Development (GED) certificate). Contact the school to get more information. The application fees are $20 for undergraduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Undergraduate Application Fees$20

Tuition & Fees

Washburn's 2024 tuition & fees is $9,578 for Kansas residents and $20,582 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.25% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($20,130).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $10,388 for Kansas residents and $20,068 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.49% compared to the last year's rate.
Kansas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$9,578$20,582
Graduate Tuition & Fees$10,388$20,068
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 5,460 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 740 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Washburn has 4,733 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 727 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students5,460
Undergraduate Students4,733
Graduate Students727
Online Enrollment740

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Washburn offers 118 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Washburn
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs118 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students
Distance Learning (online classes)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification