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Washburn University is a co-educational, public institution of higher learning located in Topeka, Kansas. It was established in February of 1865 as Lincoln College. WU offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. It also offers professional programs in law and business. WU is organized into the following schools and colleges:
- School of Applied Studies
- School of Business
- School of Law
- School of Nursing
- College of Arts and Sciences
WU consistently ranks among the top Midwestern universities as an independent public institution. In 2006, U.S. News and World Report ranked WU 4th among public master's level universities. WU has an active Greek life as well, with several recognized fraternities and sororities.
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Campus Location1700 SW College Avenue
Topeka, KS 66621-0001
USA
Main Tel: (785) 670-1010
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Washburn University HighlightsWhere Washburn University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in law and medical adminstration.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Racially diverse student body.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 725 | 63 | | 1-2 year certificate | 137 | 18 | | First-professional degree | 137 | 1 | | Associate | 122 | 25 | | Master | 111 | 9 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Washburn University was 6,901 in 2007 (5,547 full-time equivalent). About 41% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 59% of the class. Undergrads are 88% of enrolled students, graduate students are 6%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 5%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 84% are full-time and 16% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,636 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,686 | | Room | $ 2,941 | | Board | $ 2,340 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,462 | | Other | $ 3,895 |
Financial Aid: Washburn University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 132 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 76 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 54 |
Housing and MealsWashburn University provides on-campus housing for 674 of its 5,547 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
Washburn University AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Washburn University is in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports. Washburn University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 124 male students received the aid (men were 68% of those receiving aid) and 59 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 32% of students receiving such aid) .
Washburn University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 98% | | Women | 98% | | All | 100% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (15 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (171 awarded) - Accounting
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Finance
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (25 awarded) - Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer and Information Sciences
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (0 awarded) - Institutional Food Workers
DESIGN (32 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (2 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (72 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Business Teacher Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- German Language Teacher Education
- History Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Reading Teacher Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (0 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (82 awarded) - Human Services
- Public Administration
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (1 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LAW (154 awarded) - Law (LLB, JD)
- Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Legal Studies
LIBERAL ARTS (103 awarded) - Anthropology
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (1 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (15 awarded) - Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
MEDIA (48 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (36 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (161 awarded) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC (4 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (100 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (15 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Health and Physical Education
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Office Management and Supervision
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (2 awarded) - Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE (22 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Natural Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (90 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Securities Services Administration/Management
- Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (78 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Psychology
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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