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Washburn University (WU)
- 1700 SW College Avenue
- Topeka, KS 66621
- OPEID College Code: 00194900
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- General Phone: (785) 670-1010
- President: Jerry B. Farley
- Website: www.washburn.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 6,901
- College Alias: WU
- College Mascot: Ichabods
Note: Men's Team - College Mascot: Lady Blues
Note: Women's Team 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - WU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 622 | 927 | 1,549 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 610 (98%) | 913 (98%) | 1,523 (98%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 325 (53%) | 468 (51%) | 793 (52%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 626 | 79% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 84%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 56% | 34% | 10% | 47% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,724 | $3,761 | $1,148 | $2,732 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.7% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Number in Default | 65 | 45 | 62 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,360 | 2,006 | 1,473 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,636 | $5,312 | $4,982 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,686 | $11,972 | $11,192 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,462 | $1,400 | $976 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,281 | $5,170 | $4,752 |
| Other Expenses | $3,895 | $3,312 | $3,136 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,993 | $7,686 | $7,177 |
| Other Expenses | $4,918 | $4,752 | $4,319 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,895 | $4,752 | $3,002 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,274 | $15,194 | $13,846 |
| Out of State | $23,324 | $21,854 | $20,056 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,009 | $19,150 | $17,454 |
| Out of State | $27,059 | $25,810 | $23,664 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $10,993 | $10,024 | $8,960 |
| Out of State | $18,043 | $16,684 | $15,170 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Law School | $9,670 | $15,070 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,901 Undergraduate: 6,020 Graduate: 436 Professional: 445
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,730 Female: 4,171
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,343 Female: 3,677
- Graduate Gender Male: 122 Female: 314
- Professional Gender Male: 265 Female: 180
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,650 Part-Time: 2,251
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,084 Part-Time: 1,936
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 127 Part-Time: 309
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 439 Part-Time: 6
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 112 | 2% |
| American Indian | 65 | 0.9% |
| Black | 170 | 2% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 140 | 2% |
| White | 2,674 | 39% |
| Unknown | 3,693 | 54% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 80 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,149 | 17% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,457 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,593 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,105 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 480 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 348 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 420 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 226 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.07% |
| Age Uknown | 38 | 0.6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,042 | 747 | 295 |
| Faculty Status | 572 | 306 | 266 |
| Tenured Faculty | 161 | 147 | 14 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 527 | 262 | 265 |
| Primarily Instruction | 527 | 262 | 265 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 69 | 69 | - |
| Other Professionals | 172 | 155 | 17 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 274 | 261 | 13 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 162 | 149 | 13 |
| Skilled Crafts | 21 | 21 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 77 | 77 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,943 (244) | $71,484 (128) | $59,828 (116) |
| Professor | $96,887 (57) | $101,171 (42) | $84,890 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $68,649 (76) | $66,680 (43) | $71,215 (33) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,046 (64) | $53,279 (22) | $52,923 (42) |
| Instructor | $37,626 (1) | $37,626 (1) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $41,687 (46) | $41,190 (20) | $42,069 (26) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,264 (18) | $67,544 (9) | $74,984 (9) |
| Professor | $94,995 (1) | $94,995 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $91,817 (5) | $89,670 (1) | $92,354 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $72,215 (3) | $76,226 (1) | $70,210 (2) |
| Instructor | $64,228 (3) | $64,228 (3) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $53,224 (6) | $51,441 (3) | $55,006 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,418 (262) | $70,419 (137) | $59,937 (125) |
| Professor | $96,556 (58) | $100,626 (43) | $84,890 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $69,049 (81) | $66,832 (44) | $71,685 (37) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,316 (67) | $53,674 (23) | $53,129 (44) |
| Instructor | $48,820 (4) | $48,820 (4) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $41,902 (52) | $41,307 (23) | $42,373 (29) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,178,232 | $824,762 | $353,470 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 70% | 30% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 252 | 175 | 77 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 215 | 149 | 66 |
| Baseball | 40 | 40 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| Football | 103 | 103 | - |
| Golf | 9 | 9 | - |
| Soccer | 20 | - | 20 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $55,182 | $48,530 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,790 | $5,251 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 38 | 21 | 17 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 61%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 42%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 49% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 41% |
| Female | 54% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 26% |
| Asian | 60% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 53% |
| Unknown | 36% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 18% |
| 5 Years | 34% |
| 6 Years | 44% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 9 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 6 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 1 |
| Burglary | 17 | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 1 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
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