Washburn University

1700 S.W. College
Topeka, KS 66621
http://www.washburn.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1865
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students6,424
Endowment112,317,876
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Application Fee20
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Tuition5,312 in-state, 11,972 out-of-state
Room/Board5,170
Services
Associated FirmsState of Kansas, St. Francis Health Center, Stormont-Vail Health Care, Security Benefit Group of Companies, Auburn-Washburn USD437, Topeka Public Schools USD501, Payless Shoe Source, Inc., Blue Cross Blue Shield, Westar Energy
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsMulvane Art Museum; Crane Observatory
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsMulvane Art Museum; Crane Observatory
Periodical Subs1,634
# of Books338,794
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months98%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities9%
Students in sororities7%
Campus Size160 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing16%
College housing typescoed dorms (51%), sorority housing (14%), fraternity housing (14%), apartment for single students (21%)
Popular EventsTheatre; WU Stock; Undergraduate student research fair; Mulvane Art Show; Homecoming; Family Day
Nearest AirportKansas City, MO (75)
Nearest TrainN/A
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (University of Kansas)
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations90
# of fraternities4
# of sororities5
Students in fraternities9%
Students in sororities7%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Washburn Review (weekly)
Honor SocietiesPhi Kappa Phi; Kappa Mu Epsilon; Lambda Pi Eta; Phi Alpha Theta; Psi Chi; Beta Beta Beta; Sigma Tau Delta
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Christian Challenge, Campus Ministry, Campus Crusade for Christ, Fellowship for Christian Athletes
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Hispanic American Leadership Organization; Black Men and Women of Today; Indigenous Nations Student Organization; Singing with Praise
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) College Republicans; Young Democrats; Learning in the Community (LINC); International Student Organization; Circle K; Project Equal; Green Party