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Washburn University

Topeka, KS 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate98%
Acceptance Rate98%

About Washburn University

Washburn University is a public, city university in the city of Topeka, Kansas. Washburn University was founded in 1865. The college currently enrolls around 5,460 students per year, including 4,733 undergrads.

Washburn University Acceptance Rate

It is not competitive to get into Washburn University. In 2022, Washburn University accepted 98% of applicants. In 2022, 2,434 students applied to Washburn University and 2,392 were admitted.

Washburn University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 98%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.4
Test Optional May require tests

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Washburn University is located in the city of Topeka, Kansas, near Kansas City.

If you want to see Washburn University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstates 70/35 to Topeka, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Kansas City International.

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College Info

1700 Southwest College Avenue Topeka, KS 66621

Campus Setting: Urban

Washburn University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Washburn University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Washburn University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Washburn University SAT Scores

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Washburn University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$20,065

In State

$31,289

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,196
$20,420
Fees
$110
$110
Housing
$10,759
$10,759
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Washburn University is like? There are approximately 5,460 students enrolled at Washburn University, including 4,733 undergraduate students and 727 graduate students. 67% percent of students attend school full-time, 89% percent are from KS and 11% percent of students are from other states.

67%

Full Time

33%

Part Time

89%

In State

11%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

5,460

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

98%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$9,306

Out-of-State

$20,530

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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