Washburn University
Topeka, KS · Public
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Washburn University admitted 78.6% of applicants university-wide (2,765 of 3,520).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 78.6% | 2,765 | 3,520 |
| In-state | 80.0% | 2,000 | 2,500 |
| Out-of-state | 75.0% | 600 | 800 |
| International applicants | 75.0% | 150 | 200 |
| Men | 80.0% | 1,200 | 1,500 |
| Women | 80.0% | 1,600 | 2,000 |
Of 2,765 admitted students, 900 enrolled (32.5% yield).
Washburn University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 950–1200
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 19–26
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Washburn University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $37,757/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,949 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $16,808 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $37,757/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $20,310 |
| $30k–48k | $9,693 |
| $48k–75k | $10,758 |
| $75k–110k | $13,922 |
| Over $110k | $15,472 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Transfer Academic Scholarship — Up to $12,000 (Merit)
- Ichabod — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Bell Tower — $4,000 per year (Merit)
- Top Hat — $3,000 per year (Merit)
- Bow Tie — $2,000 per year (Merit)
- Blue & White — $1,000 per year (Merit)
- Northeast Kansas Advantage — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Shawnee County Promise Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Shawnee County Thrives Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Transfer Academic Scholarship — Up to $12,000 (Merit)
- Ichabod — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Bell Tower — $4,000 per year (Merit)
- Top Hat — $3,000 per year (Merit)
- Bow Tie — $2,000 per year (Merit)
- Blue & White — $1,000 per year (Merit)
Washburn University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- High School Transcript
- Official College Transcripts
International applicants
- High School Transcript
- Official College Transcripts
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Washburn University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Washburn University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Unknown member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $49,774
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 68%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $18,127
- At graduation
Washburn University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #626
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (10%), Interdisciplinary studies (5%), Psychology (4%).
Student–faculty ratio: 14:1 · 49% of class sections have under 20 students.
Washburn University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.