Campus Vibe
Health sciencesUrbanGreek life
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Washburn University is a public institution in Topeka with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A mid-sized campus of 4.1K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,774 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,046.
Established
1865
Motto
Non Nobis Solum
Mascot
The Ichabod
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division II ranks
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
4,093Students
13:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$49,774Earnings 10yr
$13,046Net Price
News & Alerts
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$9,578
Tuition (out-of-state)$20,582
Room & Board$10,759
Books & Supplies$970
Total Cost of Attendance$20,949
Average Net Price$13,046
Median Debt at Graduation$18,127
Monthly Payment (10yr)$192
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$9,589
$30–48K$10,136
$48–75K$13,702
$75–110K$17,518
$110K+$17,323
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$13,046
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
6500.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
31
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (120)
Student Body
Undergrads
4,093
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%
Race & Ethnicity
White 62%
Black 8%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 1%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 5%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate52.6%
Freshman Retention69.2%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$42,881
8 Years$45,837
10 Years$49,774
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$40,200
Men
$49,500
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Ichabods
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
96Average
Estimated from KS state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Kansas Citypop. 500K
60 mi(104 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
297 mi(515 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
429 mi(744 min)