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Washburn University Demographics & Diversity

Topeka, Kansas

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
Medium

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Washburn University are primarily White with a small Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 36% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Washburn University students
Race Percent of Students
White 64%
Black 6%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
American Indian / Alaskan 1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 4%
International 3%
Race Unknown 14%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
Low

There are 76% more female students than male students enrolled at Washburn University with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Washburn University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.

Male to female gender ratio for Washburn University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 36%
Women 64%
Enrollment by gender for Washburn University students
Gender Number of Students
Men 1,980
Women 3,480

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Very Low

Washburn University serves a very low number of students outside of Kansas, with 84 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Washburn University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 84%
Out of State 2%
Foreign 5%
Unknown Location 8%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$57,541 per year

39% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
5,460
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 24.8%
Part time Undergrads 25.2%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156082 IPEDS survey data for Washburn University.

Last updated February 24, 2024