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Washburn University
Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of Washburn University.

6,170
Students
65%
Women
35%
Men

Student Body

Washburn University has 6,170 total students. 5,427 are undergraduates and 743 and graduate students.

Undergraduates
5,427
Graduates
743
Total
6,170

The enrollment trend at Washburn over the past 3 years:

7.0K
6.7K
6.4K
6.2K
5.9K
5.6K
2024
2025
2026

Additional facts about the student body at Washburn:

11%
Students from out of state
43
States represented
40
Countries represented

Gender

More women than men attend Washburn University. In the undergraduate class, 66% are women and 34% are men.

Women (66%)
Men (34%)

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at Washburn University as of 2026.

Hispanic
754
Black
399
White
2,725
Asian
53
Native
38
Pacific
7
Multiple
336

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

Yes
State DEI laws

Washburn University is in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college

DEI laws primarily impact public schools. Knowing this, you may wish to contact Washburn University to learn more about how these laws can impact your experience at the school.

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