Founded in 1865, Washburn University. is a Public college. Located in Kansas, which is a city setting in Kansas, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 5,780 full time undergraduate students, and 856 full time graduate students.
The Washburn University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 275 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Washburn University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
20
SAT Range
ACT Range
Admissions at are considered , with ,21% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
67% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 37% were in the top quarter, and 16% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Washburn University.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
25%
“We know about current events and vote”
66%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
9%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
3%
“We save it for the classroom”
16%
“Sometimes, but not often”
47%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
34%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
44%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
56%
“I feel extremely safe”
7%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
52%
“We bought the gear”
41%
“We live for the big game”
9%
“It”s not really our thing”
9%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
66%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
16%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
3%
“Available in class”
47%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
3%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
3%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
94%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
13%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
28%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
47%
“We only party on weekends”
13%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
16%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
66%
“There might be people who do”
19%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
25%
“We know about current events and vote”
66%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
9%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
3%
“We save it for the classroom”
16%
“Sometimes, but not often”
47%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
34%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
44%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
56%
“I feel extremely safe”
7%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
52%
“We bought the gear”
41%
“We live for the big game”
9%
“It”s not really our thing”
9%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
66%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
16%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
3%
“Available in class”
47%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
3%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
3%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
94%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
64 Students rated on-campus housing 4 stars. 34 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
51 Students rated off-campus housing 3.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
71 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
73 Students rated campus facilities 4.5 stars. 62 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
73 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 73 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
73 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
73 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
73 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.
Washburn University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Washburn University?
40 Students rated Washburn University
Carl - 08/01/2024
Washburn University is a great place to delve into your studies and grow academically and personally as you learn where you fit into society and what your strengths and weaknesses are. Then, to grow and be supported by peers and faculty as you refine your given career with a strong foundational understanding of the fundamentals. This helped me get into internships and my desired degree program and future institution with ease.
Deandre - 12/22/2023
My opinion about Washburn that it is a good school for academics, but it has the best law in Topeka Kansas the atmosphere is great and the staff is great too. Also the class sizes are smaller than the bigger than the big schools also the sports teams are good too.
Paloma - 10/31/2022
My opinion of Washburn University is a good one. I loved the campus when I went there; my guidance counselor was terrific. I believe I will fit in well on the campus as there are many clubs I am interested in. It seems to be a very accepting campus as it is a more liberal school.
Montrell - 12/08/2021
Washburn campus was very nice. Even though there are land locked in the middle of the city there are plenty of open fields which can make for a fun time with friends. The overall class sizes were very nice. I think my biggest class was about 25 people. They also had a good variety of online vs in-person classes. They are good at offering the same classes all year around instead of limiting some to fall or spring. The professors are also very helpful. I feel like I was able to contact them and get good help almost anytime I needed it. They also came across as people who cared about my education. The advising process was very good. I met with my advisor ever semester and discussed my goals and graduation plans. I can only remember 1 problem where my advisor told me to take the wrong class on accident. The school overall is mostly designed for returning adult students. There are some options available for extracurricular activities but they are the usual sports games and annual traditions. For a smaller university, they offer quite a few programs. I was able to choose from a multitude of career options. The only negative about the school is the location. It is not in the best part of town. There is a decent amount of crime that takes place around that school. I would highly recommend Washburn for someone looking to get a high-quality education in an Allied health program. They seem to have the deepest and widest selection in the state of Kansas.
Luke - 10/22/2021
The best overall, affordable option near me.
Olivia - 05/18/2020
This is a school that will accept anyone, but that's not a bad thing. Washburn allows everyone to have a secondary-post education. There are skillshops for students, good food, and multiple clubs to join. It's diverse with LGBTQ+ positivity, black student union, and encourages students to be more involved in the school. If you truly want to have a good college career; get involved!
Patricia - 05/14/2020
I love Washburn, it easy to talk with the professors and interact with them. The one thing I would change would be the cost of housing and the food option. I do not think there is enough variety of food. I would like to see more Hispanic and Asian food. I love the campus size and how friendly the people and staff are. It's a great college. Whenever I am having trouble understanding something I feel comfortable going to my professors and asking them for help. Also, if they see that I am having financial problems they will try their best to do accommodations.
brady - 11/19/2019
I love Washburn because it is a small campus, easy to get around, the professors are always on campus and have time to meet. Washburn also has a great sports program so there is always something going on! The experience you will have here is more than you would think.
Cedric - 11/10/2019
Greats school I love it
Kelsie - 09/18/2019
It is a really tight knit community and the teachers genuinely care about the success of students and are willing to help as much as they are able. This place is very safe and the classes are just challenging enough to make it interesting. Overall I love being here on campus and I am very happy with my choice.
Mikaela - 09/02/2019
Washburn University is a welcoming place for all students. Washburn provides plenty of activities and events for students to attend and over 100 clubs and organizations to join. Students and staff are welcoming, and anyone is willing to help if you're in need of assistance. Topeka is a fairly small town, but Washburn is definitely worth attending for those considering enrolling.
Megan - 06/15/2019
I love Washburn. It is a 10 minute drive from where I am in the city, and it is my home away from home. There are many activities for students to get involved on campus. In fact, the first year they encourage students to be involved with one club or activity to meet new people and make connections. Campus is beautiful to walk around, there is a lot of green space and areas to relax outside. Washburn is not a huge campus, only about 2 miles around, making the walk across campus no longer than 10 minutes. Your feet and back will thank you for that. Washburn also has services like mental health counselors and student health all for free access to students. We also have a very nice recreational workout space for students that is also free for students to work out at and play recreational sports. We also have over 100 major for students to major in, and give students the opportunity to explore the many fields that we offer. But, parking does suck. Especially when you have class at a popular time in the morning. There isn't enough.
Kelsie - 06/10/2019
Washburn has great class sizes and professors that take time to know their students. It's a very affordable municipal college with a lot of off-campus housing opportunities. I would recommend Washburn to friends and family, it is highly regarded in the community.
Alexis - 04/05/2019
I honestly love my school. I have had an incredible experience at WU and grown so much both scholarly and personally. Topeka is kind of a rough city, but the school is phenomenal. My only complaint is that Topeka is definitely not a college town. The school is located in the city, but the city doesn't get super involved with events going on at the school. The school spirit is pretty high on campus, but it doesn't seep out into most of the surrounding community.
Olivia - 03/22/2019
Washburn University is a very good college to attend. I enjoyed visiting the college and doing my Washburn for a day their, and attending the activities. The staff their was very helpful and very educational. The staff showed me all the very interesting buildings and studies that they have to offer me as a student their.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Washburn University is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
I have gained many things from my college experience thus far. Firstly, I have become a much more independant and self-sufficient young woman. I have chosen a major that I strive for a career in everyday, and the academic advisors here willingly guided me through the entire process of choosing said major. I'm really happy with my choice and have such a firm conviction now that Criminal Justice is where I belong. College has been valuable for me to attend because I have gained such a breadth of knowledge and so many skills I will use for the rest of my life. My dad has multiple degrees, and growing up he always knew "everything" when I asked for help with my homework, he is one of the most intelligent, best people I know. Hopefully, someday I can be that for my children, and they can give me a hard time that I know too much, too! I have become a better, more well-rounded, intelligent, responsible person in attending college and I would never take that choice back. I know my education will take me where I want to go in life!
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
The class sizes are fairly managable. They're not too big and not too small. It's a good transition for anyone coming from a small school to a larger one, like myself. Plus, all of the professors are very nice and very helpful. They take the time to learn your name and actually call you by it, and always offer you extra help when you need it.
Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
Washburn University is a great place to go if you like the one on one with the professors, because there are not as many people in the class and so the professors have more time to help you if you need it.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
If someone is not really trying to improve themselves shouldn't come to this school. It wouldn't be beneficial to others having a bad apple on school campus. At washburn I have seen some that has already left because school wasn't for them, but I think they shouldn't give up on school just go to our couciling services and ask for other options that would help them with their future
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
So far I don't wish for anything, the school has shown me all I need to know and provided me with everything I need. I am completely comfortable with this school and am glad of my choice.
What are the most popular student activities/groups?
The most popular groups would have to be cheer, basketball, and baseball. They are always having everyone active when they do something. I am involved in cheer, we do a lot for Washburn we try and get everyone to participate in any school activity we have. The dating scene im not to sure about because this is my first year so I have not really been around much. I don't have close friends yet but im sure I will get there. Some people I have met are on my cheer team. I heard Washburn is not known for their parties, at least that's what I have been told. What I would normally do on a Saturday night would probably go to the movies or out to eat. I don't go out much I have to much to lose. What I normally do off campus is practice cheering or study.
The best thing about Washburn University are the people working there. They are extremely helpful always willing to help you out, they are there whenever you need them. Washburn's size is just right not to big not to small. The campus is not big at all you can get to all your classes in the matter of two minutes/ When I first told everyone that I got accepted into Washburn they were thrilled. They told me that it was an excellent school.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
91% of students attending Washburn University receive some sort of financial aid.
39% were awarded federal grants.51%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
