Admissions Information for Freshmen

The Best Opportunity to Be Your Best Self

Congratulations on taking the next step in your academic journey! You will cultivate the knowledge and skills you need for a lifetime of learning, self discovery and success at Washburn. You’ll also have the time of your life engaging in our campus life, including more than 130 student organizations. While you’re here, you may discover a new passion, explore new ideas and prepare for your career at one of the best public universities in the Midwest.

Choosing Your Pathway

You’ll choose from dozens of degree programs, ranging from business, to math, to music, to psychology. Washburn offers more than 200 degree programs, so you’ll find the right fit. In addition, you’ll study in small classes (two-thirds of our classes have 20 or fewer students) and connect with professors who embrace and value one-on-one time with their students. Join us at Washburn and Be Your Best Self!

You’ll also thrive on campus with an opportunity to participate in more than 130 student organizations. You’ll have fun in the classroom and outside of it when you become an Ichabod.

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How to Apply

Complete the FREE application for admission
We do not require official ACT or SAT scores for admission or our academic merit scholarship grid. Some scholarships do require test scores, but submitting them is optional
Send us your official high school transcripts
Send us your official college transcripts (if any college credit has been taken)

The Living Learning Center and atrium on an early evening

Visit Washburn

Personalized visits, Ichabod Days or a virtual tour. Pick your experience!

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Living on Campus

Washburn has several options for living on campus, including state-of-the-art residence halls and apartment-style housing.

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Welcome Center

The Welcome Center is where your start your journey as an Ichabod. Having opened in 2015, the facility houses the Admissions Office, Student One Stop and much more.