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Washburn University
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Interested in attending Washburn University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Washburn University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

100
%
Acceptance rate
3.26
Average High School GPA
Test Blind
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Washburn University?

100%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Washburn accepted 100% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,873 people applied and 2,873 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1930 / 1930 (100%)
Men
943 / 943 (100%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Washburn University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

31%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 31% ended up enrolling at Washburn University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Washburn University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Washburn considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Washburn University?

3.26
Average High School GPA
Test Blind
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Washburn University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.26. 15% of freshmen who attended Washburn were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 34% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
19%
3.75-3.99
17%
3.50-3.74
16%
3.25-3.49
10%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
16%
2.00-2.49
8%

Washburn is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Washburn University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

September 1
Application notification

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