Washburn University
Topeka, KS1700 SW College Avenue, Topeka, KS 66621-0001
785-670-1010
Washburn University is a public university in Topeka, Kansas. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs. Washburn has about 6,700 students. The university was founded in 1865 as Lincoln College. It was renamed Washburn College in 1868 after Ichabod Washburn donated $25,000 to the school. Washburn University is governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Washburn University was founded in 1865 as Lincoln College. The school was renamed Washburn College in 1868 after Ichabod Washburn donated $25,000 to the school. Washburn University is a public university located in Topeka, Kansas. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs. Washburn has about 6,700 students. The university is governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Washburn University's main campus is located in downtown Topeka. The campus covers about 80 acres. The university also has a campus in Wichita, Kansas. Washburn University is home to the School of Law, the School of Business, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Nursing.
The Washburn School of Law was founded in 1903. The school is accredited by the American Bar Association. The Washburn School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The Washburn College of Arts and Sciences offers degrees in over 40 majors. The School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Washburn University offers a variety of student organizations, including fraternities and sororities, academic clubs and organizations, and sports clubs. The university also has a student newspaper, the Washburn Review.
Washburn University is a member of the NCAA Division II. The university's athletic teams are known as the Ichabods. The university's mascot is the buffalo. Washburn University's colors are green and gold.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 5880
Type: Public, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.washburn.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.washburn.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.html
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $23077
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $34081
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Washburn University is $92528.32. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Washburn University. For graduates of Washburn University, we saw an average early-career income of $43100.00 and mid-career income of $64200.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.