by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Washburn University, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
Washburn University was awarded 22 badges in the 2026 rankings.
College Factual ranked Washburn University as #1,075 out of 3,449 colleges and universities in the country on its 2026 Best Colleges list.
Washburn University also holds the #16 spot on the Best Colleges in Kansas ranking.
The student to faculty ratio at Washburn University is about average at 15 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Washburn University is 61%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Washburn University is 69%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At Washburn University the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 53%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Washburn University.
The current enrollment includes 4,093 undergraduates at Washburn University.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Washburn University.
The average net price of Washburn University is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Washburn University
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9,589 | $10,136 | $13,702 | $17,518 | $17,323 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Washburn University, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At Washburn University, approximately 31% of students took out student loans averaging $6,664 a year. That adds up to $26,656 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 10.9%. This is about the same as the national default rate of 10.1%. Get more details about paying for Washburn University.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Washburn University make about $49,774 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is right on par with the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. Also, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Washburn University make the most money.
Washburn University is an public institution located in Topeka, Kansas. Topeka is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. Get more details about the location of Washburn University.
Contact details for Washburn University are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1700 SW College Avenue, Topeka, KS 66621 |
| Phone: | 7856701010 |
| Website: | www.washburn.edu |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 24 majors graduated from Washburn University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,352 | NA |
| Nursing | 179 | $67,602 |
| Allied Health Professions | 134 | $49,755 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 100 | NA |
| Law | 96 | $48,996 |
| Social Work | 60 | $40,087 |
| Business Administration & Management | 55 | $51,357 |
| General Psychology | 49 | $24,101 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 44 | $34,706 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 42 | $46,968 |
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
2,484 students took at least one online class at Washburn University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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