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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
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 6,652
  • College Alias: WU
  • College Mascot: Ichabods
    Note: Men's Team
  • College Mascot: Lady Blues
    Note: Women's Team
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Washburn University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
Washburn University Campus Map
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
 
    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 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants6679201,587
Number Granted Admission (%)667 (100%)920 (100%)1,587 (100%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)339 (51%)481 (52%)820 (52%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam--
ACT ® Exam62576%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading--
SAT ® Math--
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1924
ACT ® English1724
ACT ® Math1725
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 85%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving58%32%13%44%
Avg Amount Receiving$7,421$3,938$1,556$3,130
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.7%5.8%2.7%
Number in Default8911465
Number in Repayment1,8901,9622,360
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$6,116$5,996$5,636
In-State Tuition and Fees$6,116$5,996$5,636
Out of State Tuition and Fees$13,766$13,496$12,686
Books and Supplies$1,400$1,400$1,462
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$5,792$5,602$5,281
Other Expenses$5,045$5,044$3,895
Off Campus
Room and Board$8,942$8,578$7,993
Other Expenses$5,045$5,044$4,918
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$5,045$5,044$3,895
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$18,353$18,042$16,274
In-State$18,353$18,042$16,274
Out of State$26,003$25,542$23,324
Off Campus
In-District$21,503$21,018$20,009
In-State$21,503$21,018$20,009
Out of State$29,153$28,518$27,059
Off Campus with Family
In-District$12,561$12,440$10,993
In-State$12,561$12,440$10,993
Out of State$20,211$19,940$18,043
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology--24--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting--44--
Administrative Assistant-2---
Banking and Financial Support-4---
Business Administration--3728-
Business Economics--6--
Commerce--8--
Finance--41--
Marketing--11--
Non-Profit, Public, Organizational Management3----
Entrepreneurial Studies-----
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication--17--
Media Studies--30--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer--4--
Computer Systems Analysis--6--
 
Education
Art Teacher Education-----
Biology Teacher Education-----
Business Teacher Education-----
Chemistry Teacher Education--1--
Curriculum and Instruction---2-
Early Childhood Education-6---
Education Administration---7-
Elementary Education--56--
English and Language Arts Teacher Education-----
German Language Teacher Education-----
History Teacher Education--3--
Mathematics Teacher Education--2--
Music Teacher Education--5--
Physical Education--7--
Reading Teacher Education---1-
Spanish Language Teacher Education-----
Special Education Teaching---1-
 
Engineering Technology
Drafting and Design-----
Engineering Technology-----
Engineering and Industrial Management--6--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature--21--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature--3--
German Language and Literature--2--
Spanish Language and Literature--1--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training--4--
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other--22--
Medical Radiologic Technology81----
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other2321--
Nursing--1437-
Physical Therapist Assistant-22---
Radiologic Technology-48---
Respiratory Care Therapy-17---
Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling8----
Surgical Technology-----
Ultrasound Technician39-16--
Medical Records Technology48---
 
History
History--18--
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences-----
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other--15--
Natural Sciences-3---
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Paralegal199--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts---1-
Humanistic Studies-1---
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--7--
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance-10---
 
Personal and Culinary Services
Institutional Food Workers-1---
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy--3--
Religious Studies--1--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--3--
Physical Sciences-----
Physics--2--
 
Psychology
Psychology--2610-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration--3--
Social Work--2434-
Social Work, Other2----
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education--18--
 
Security and Protective Services
Corrections--11--
Forensic Science--2--
Law Enforcement Administration-4478-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology--10--
Economics--3--
Political Science--18--
Sociology--9--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History-----
Design and Applied Arts, Other-5---
Drama--1--
Music--2--
Music Performance--1--
Art Studies--13--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 6,652
    • Undergraduate: 5,766 Graduate: 886
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,613 Female: 4,039
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,233 Female: 3,533
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 380 Female: 506
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,484 Part-Time: 2,168
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,906 Part-Time: 1,860
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 578 Part-Time: 308
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1703%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown1,22018%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18961%
Ages 18-191,13217%
Ages 20-211,31420%
Ages 22-241,46322%
Ages 25-291,17018%
Ages 30-345118%
Ages 35-393395%
Ages 40-493776%
Ages 50-652213%
Age Over 6580.1%
Age Unknown210.3%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,013739274
Faculty Status561317244
Tenured Faculty16515312
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service499256243
Primarily Instruction499256243
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial7272-
Other Professionals17516312
Technical and/or Paraprofessional26724819
Clerical And Secretarial15914019
Skilled Crafts2020-
Service and/or Maintenance7474-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$67,534 (240)$73,683 (113)$62,064 (127)
Professor$99,327 (59)$105,283 (40)$86,787 (19)
Associate Professor$70,806 (68)$68,450 (33)$73,028 (35)
Assistant Professor$53,410 (60)$53,145 (17)$53,515 (43)
Instructor$44,266 (3)$41,149 (2)$50,500 (1)
Lecturer$43,915 (50)$41,441 (21)$45,707 (29)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$72,128 (16)$64,876 (7)$77,767 (9)
Professor$94,396 (3)$96,115 (1)$93,537 (2)
Associate Professor$89,571 (3)- (-)$89,571 (3)
Assistant Professor$70,932 (2)$68,588 (1)$73,276 (1)
Instructor$64,619 (2)$64,619 (2)- (-)
Lecturer$55,173 (6)$53,398 (3)$56,948 (3)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$67,002 (256)$72,481 (120)$62,167 (136)
Professor$98,258 (62)$104,633 (41)$85,811 (21)
Associate Professor$70,911 (71)$68,450 (33)$73,048 (38)
Assistant Professor$53,559 (62)$53,310 (18)$53,661 (44)
Instructor$47,708 (5)$47,010 (4)$50,500 (1)
Lecturer$44,047 (56)$41,722 (24)$45,790 (32)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,348,035$832,828$515,207
Ratio (%)100%62%38%
 
Participants
All Athletes27318984
Unduplicated Athletes26918683
Baseball5656-
Basketball331617
Football101101-
Golf1010-
Soccer24-24
Softball18-18
Tennis1266
Volleyball19-19
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$57,200$61,782
Assistant Coaches-$16,844$9,385
 
Coaches
All Coaches412615
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Football1313-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1212-
Golf33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Soccer3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students43%
 
By Gender
Male39%
Female45%
 
By Race
American Indian67%
Black18%
Asian17%
Hispanic41%
White48%
Unknown36%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less20%
5 Years34%
6 Years39%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related41
Liquor Related126
On Campus
Drug Related51
Liquor Related189
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-4
Burglary98
Arson3-
On Campus
Forcible Rape-5
Burglary1217
Vehicle Theft1-
Arson3-
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