10 Interesting Facts about Washburn University
- Washburn University is a public university in Topeka, Kansas.
- It was established in 1865 as Lincoln College by members of the Congregational Church.
- The university is named after Ichabod Washburn, a businessman and philanthropist from Worcester, Massachusetts.
- Washburn University offers more than 200 undergraduate and graduate programs in areas such as business, education, criminal justice, nursing, and law.
- The university has an average class size of 19 students and a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1.
- Washburn University’s athletic teams are known as the Ichabods and Lady Blues, and they compete in NCAA Division II sports.
- The university has several notable alumni, including Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, U.S. Senator Bob Dole, and Kansas Supreme Court Justice Eric Rosen.
- Washburn University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and has several specialized accreditations for its programs, including those in nursing, business, and education.
- The university has a number of student organizations and clubs, including fraternities and sororities, service organizations, academic and professional organizations, and special interest groups.
- Washburn University is located in Topeka, which is the capital city of Kansas and has a population of around 125,000 people. The university is situated on a 160-acre campus in the heart of the city.
Admission
Acceptance Rate
100%
| SAT Range | — |
| ACT Range | 19-24 |
| Application Fee | $20 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| Early Decision/Early Action | No |
Tuition & Fee
| Traditional Undergraduate | Residents of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas* | Non-Resident |
| Traditional Undergraduate courses | 322.00 | 715.00 |
| Traditional Online Undergraduate courses | 418.00 | 418.00 |
| Undergraduate Distance Education courses | 418.00 | 418.00 |
| Bachelor of Health Sciences courses | 418.00 | 418.00 |
| School of Business Undergraduate | ||
| School of Business courses (lower division) | 322.00 | 715.00 |
| School of Business courses (upper division) | 414.00 | 805.00 |
| School of Business Online courses (lower division) | 418.00 | 418.00 |
| School of Business Online courses (upper division) | 509.00 | 509.00 |
| School of Nursing Undergraduate | ||
| School of Nursing courses | 392.00 | 799.00 |
| School of Nursing Online courses | 490.00 | 490.00 |
| School of Nursing RN to BSN courses | 248.00 | 248.00 |
| Traditional Graduate | ||
| Traditional Graduate courses | 445.00 | 885.00 |
| Traditional Online Graduate courses | 567.00 | 567.00 |
| Graduate Distance Education courses | 567.00 | 567.00 |
| School of Business Graduate | ||
| School of Business Graduate courses (MBA) | 599.00 | 599.00 |
| Masters of Accountancy courses (MACC) | 599.00 | 599.00 |
| School of Business Online Graduate courses (MBA) | 599.00 | 599.00 |
| School of Nursing Graduate | ||
| School of Nursing Online Grad courses (MSN, PMHNP) | 692.00 | 692.00 |
| Doctorate of Nursing Practice courses (DNP) | 692.00 | 692.00 |
| Other Programs | ||
| Early Start Option / Concurrent Enrollment Program | 161.00 | NA |
| Early Start Option Online | 209.00 | NA |
| CLS/CT/MRI & Sonography courses | 434.00 | 434.00 |
| SAS Radiation Therapy courses | 394.00 | 394.00 |
| School of Law | ||
| School of Law courses | 844.00 | 1,291.00 |
| Master of Studies in Law | 573.00 | 573.00 |
| LLM | NA | Flat rate of $16,500/term(24 credit minimum – fee includes up to 30 credits) |
All Programs
African American & African Diaspora Studies
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Advanced Systems Technology
Anthropology
Applied Media
Applied Statistics
Art
Art Education
Art History
Auto Collision Repair
Automotive Service Technician
Biochemistry
Biology
Cabinet/Millwork
Carpentry
Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Chemistry
Climate and Energy Control Technologies
Coaching
Commercial and Heavy Construction
Communication and Leadership
Communication Studies
Computer Information Sciences
Contemporary Journalism
Cosmetology
Creative Advertising
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Data Analytics
Data Science
Diesel Technology
Digital Forensics
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Early Childhood Professional
Economics
Education
Electrical
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Engineering
English Education
Entrepreneurship Certificate
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Environmental Biology
Exercise and Rehabilitation Science
Family and Human Services
Fast Track Machine Tool
Fast-Track Welding
Film and Video
Finance
Forensic Anthropology
Forensic Biology
Forensic Chemistry
Forensic Science
Foundations of Healthcare Pathways
French
Game Design
General Business
General Sciences
Gerontology
Graphics Technology
Health Care Post Graduate Certificate
Health and Fitness Promotion
Health Information Technology
Health Information Coding
Health Science
Health Services Administration
Heavy Diesel Construction Technology
History
Home Health Aide
Industrial Production Technology
Information Systems Technology
Integrated Studies
International Business
Juris Doctor
Kansas Insurance Certificate
Kansas Studies
Kinesiology
Laboratory Science
Latin American, Caribbean & Latino Studies
Leadership Studies
Legal Office
Legal Studies
Liberal Studies
LL.M. in Global Legal Studies
Nursing (LPN-BSN)
Machine Tool
Management
Marketing
Mass Media
Master of Accountancy (Dual Degree)
Master of Business Administration (Dual Degree)
Master of Criminal Justice (Dual Degree)
Master of Accountancy
Master of Business Administration
Master of Studies in Law
Master of Social Work (Dual Degree)
Mathematics
Medical Imaging
Medical Laboratory Science
Molecular Biology / Biotechnology
MRI
Museum and Curatorial Studies
Music
Music Education
Music Performance
Musical Theatre
Non-Profit Management
Non-Profit Management
Nursing (BSN)
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Peace, Justice & Conflict Resolution Studies
Philosophy
Phlebotomy
Physical Education
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physics
Plumbing Technology
Political Science
Poverty Studies
Practical Nursing
Pre-Law
Pre MBA
Pre-Med
Pre-Pharmacy
PMHNP
Psychology
Public & Non-Profit Management
Public Relations
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Religious Studies
Respiratory Therapy
RN to BSN
Social Work
Sociology
Sonography
Spanish
Sport Management
Sterile Processing
Surgical Technology
Engineering Drafting & Design
Technology Administration
Theatre
Trauma & Recovery Services
Ultrasound
Welding
Women’s & Gender Studies
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,326 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,744
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