Washburn University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$8,704
Avg in-state tuition
$19,456
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Washburn University
Washburn University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Topeka, Kansas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,285, and admissions are selective. The university offers 61 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,704, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $19,456.
$8,704
Avg in-state tuition
$19,456
Avg out-of-state tuition
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Acceptance Rate Insight
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Retention Rate Insight
69% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
46% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
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Open admission Yes
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SAT & ACT
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Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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Number of Students Enrolled
38%
Online Student Enrollment
15:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
57%
Unknown
18%
Hispanic
10%
Black
6%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
62%
Socio-economic diversity
40% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
28
Total Online Enrollment
2,385
Percent of Programs Online
75% On-campus
25% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
40%
State Grant Aid
20%
Institution Grant Aid
63%
Pell Grant
40%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$36k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$18k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.