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Washburn University
Washburn University
TOPEKA, KS . 4 Year 3.7
#844 in Best Colleges in America
1700 SW COLLEGE AVE TOPEKA, KS 66621

Overview

Washburn University is located in Topeka, the capital of Kansas, USA. It is a public comprehensive university established in 1865, spanning a 160-acre campus. The university offers multiple colleges, including liberal arts, business, nursing, law, and applied technology, providing over 200 degree and certificate programs. It boasts a low student-to-faculty ratio, moderate class sizes, and emphasizes academic quality and individual student development; The university excels in academic support, internship opportunities, and student loan affordability, while also offering a wide range of student organizations and NCAA Division II athletic competitions. It is an excellent choice for those seeking a well-rounded education and promising career prospects.

Rankings

  • 198

    #198 in Best Colleges for Nursing in America

  • 4

    #4 in Best Value Colleges in Kansas

  • 265

    #265 in Best College Dorms in America

  • Best Colleges for Nursing in America 198 of 774
  • Best College Dorms in America 265 of 1,363
  • Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America 274 of 828

Academics

  • B Academics
  • B+Value
  • A Diversity
  • B+Campus
  • B+Athletics
  • B Party Scene
  • BProfessors
  • C+Location
  • B+Dorms
  • B+Campus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • BSafety

Majors

  • Nursing
    170 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    139 Graduates
  • Communications
    53 Graduates
  • Healthcare Management
    52 Graduates
  • Finance
    50 Graduates
  • Psychology
    50 Graduates
  • Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
    44 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    38 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    38 Graduates
  • Radiation Therapy
    36 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • No
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    $20
  • ACT Range
    Considered but not required
  • SAT/ACT
  • High School GPA
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,254
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    96%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    51%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    3,156 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,672
  • Undergrads Over 25
    18%
  • Pell Grant
    40%
  • Varsity Athletes
    14%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)

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