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Washburn University is located in a medium-sized city, in Topeka, Kansas. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Washburn University top out at the Master's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Washburn University often study law, family and social work, medical assistant and technician, and security and law enforcement.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 7,261 students (5,750 full-time equivalent).
Washburn University has a large share of part-time students. Students sports include formal participation in Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Washburn University
1700 SW College Avenue
Topeka, KS 66621-0001
General Phone: (785) 670-1010
Admissions Phone: (785) 670-1030
Financial Aid Phone: (785) 670-1151
http://www.washburn.edu
Washburn University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 172 | business management, finance, accounting, marketing, business, banking, managerial economics, purchasing and contract management |
| Law | 167 | law, legal secretary |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 159 | radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech, radiographyer, respiratory care tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 105 | criminal justice and administration, corrections, security and loss prevention |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 88 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 85 | mental and social health services, psychology, physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Family And Social Work | 84 | social work, human services, public administration, food and nutrition |
| Education And Teaching | 81 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, music teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, math teaching, reading teaching, early childhood education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 77 | English, interdisciplinary studies, political science, history, sociology, anthropology, humanities, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Media | 46 | mass communication, communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 30 | systems analyst, computer and info science |
| Design | 25 | design and applied arts |
| Medical Adminstration | 21 | health and medical administrative, medical records tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 18 | mechanic and repair |
| Science | 13 | biology, chemistry, physical sciences, natural sciences, physics |
| Music | 9 | music performance, music |
| Office And Administration | 9 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | health and physical education |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | engineering technology, drafting, architectural engineering tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Washburn University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 684 | 56 |
| First-professional degree | 145 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 135 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 129 | 12 |
| Master's degree | 124 | 9 |
In 2005, Washburn University had a total enrollment of 7,261 students (5,750 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 84% |
| Part-Time | 16% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| First Professional | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 24% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 95% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
Washburn University offers campus housing for 674 of its 5,750 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Topeka, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,576 | 1,565 | 99% | 863 | 55% |
| Men | 635 | 633 | 100% | 394 | 62% |
| Women | 941 | 932 | 99% | 469 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 80% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (785) 670-1030
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,982 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,192 |
| Room and board | $ 4,752 |
| Room charge | $ 2,772 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,980 |
| Books and supplies | $ 976 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,136 |
Financial Aid:
Washburn University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 194900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (785) 670-1151
Washburn University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 86 | 53 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 30 | 35 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 31 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $83,671 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $48,254 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $80,135 | 9 | $64,726 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 49 | $84,928 | 21 | $75,795 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 33 | $60,499 | 29 | $60,809 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 32 | $50,876 | 35 | $47,105 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 18 | $37,293 | 23 | $37,781 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 133 | $63,863 | 110 | $54,138 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 188 | 31 | 219 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Basketball | 17 | 16 | 33 |
| All Other Sports | 61 | 15 | 76 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
History Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Washburn University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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