Washburn University: You're going far, but not too far away
A public, prestigious university just an hour away and in the heart of Topeka, Washburn offers students from Kansas City a pathway to personalized success.
At Washburn, success is built around you. More than half of our classes have 20 or fewer students, and with a student-to-faculty ratio of 15-to-1, you’ll develop meaningful connections with your professors and classmates.
Washburn is a smaller school that offers big experiences at a manageable cost, including robust awards such as the Northeast Kansas Advantage and Interstate Advantage. Get started and apply today (there is no application fee)!
Close, but not too close
Are you looking to explore life outside of Kansas City? Washburn is a short drive down Interstate 70 and offers a world of opportunity.
200+ degrees designed for your future career
We have something for everyone at Washburn, including degrees in business, nursing and health care fields, forensic science and much more. With more than 200 programs, you'll find a major and degree that fit your passion and career goals.
Quality education at a cost you can afford
With dozens of financial aid options, including scholarships, grants and loans, and competitive tuition ($351 per credit hour and no university fees), attending Washburn is affordable. Our Financial Aid team will help you explore your options to make the cost manageable, including one-on-one consultation.
Pathways to a tuition-free degree
NE Kansas Advantage
- The Advantage is part of a financial aid package that provides a tuition-free pathway for residents of 17 counties in Northeast Kansas with a 3.0 GPA and household income of $75,000 or less.
Interstate Advantage
- The Advantage is a renewable award for Missouri and other out-of-state students. This financial aid package is up to $393 per credit hour ($11,790 for year for a full-time student), and qualifying is as simple as applying to Washburn.
The Kansas City connection at Washburn University
Several thousand Washburn alumni work in Kansas City, enjoying successful careers in business, government, health care and many other fields. Among them is Dr. Michael Hollins, a Kansas Citian who thrived on our campus. He lived the Ichabod Experience, finding the right pathway to success as an optometrist. In addition, many of our students jump-start their careers with internships in Kansas City.
Have the time of your life as an Ichabod
Washburn is a fun place to learn and live, with more than 125 student organizations and numerous activities on our vibrant campus, including Weeks of Welcome. You can work out at The Rec (our nationally ranked campus gym), connect and celebrate with alumni and friends at events such as Homecoming, or join a fraternity or sorority. Washburn also has one of the most successful Division II athletic departments in the country, with more than 170 NCAA tournament appearances and multiple national titles. No matter what you like to do, you can find the right fit as an Ichabod.
Get a glimpse of Washburn
Tour state-of-the-art facilities such as the KBI Forensic Science Center, meet current students and learn more about our academic programs.
You belong at Washburn
"All of my professors are really enthusiastic about their job. You can tell that they really want to foster an environment of learning. At bigger universities, I think you can kind of get lost, and here on campus everything is pretty close together."
– Krista Wilson, Washburn alumna
Discover Washburn Now
Discover why Washburn is just right for you, including our extensive financial aid and scholarship programs, scheduling a visit to our campus and submitting a free application.
GET IN TOUCH WITH Admissions
Jenelle French
Regional Recruiter & Admissions Specialist
Phone & Email
Cell: 913.521.5017
Office: 785.670.1287
jenelle.french@washburn.edu
