Washburn University

Established in 1865, Washburn University is one of Topeka's greatest assets. In addition to its academic offerings, the campus is host to the Mulvane Mountain/Plains Art Fair, Sunflower Music Festival, and numerous other cultural activities and sporting events throughout the year.

The 160 acre campus features modern facilities and state-of-the-art technology. The Mulvane Art Museum, White Concert Hall, Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theatre, the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center, Lee Arena, and Moore Bowl are frequent sites for activities, performances, and events open to the entire community.

The university provides broad based liberal arts and professional education through more than 200 educational programs leading to certification, associate, bachelor, master's, and juris doctor degrees through the College of Arts and Sciences and the Schools of Applied Studies, Business, Law, and Nursing.

With 7,300 students and 1,000 employees, Washburn contributes more than $100 million per year to the local economy.

Topekans are proud that Washburn is rated sixth in the Midwest among public master's level universities in the 2007 America's Best Colleges rankings issued by U.S. News and World Report. This is the seventh consecutive year that Washburn has earned a top 10 rating.

Washburn University
17th and College
Topeka, Kansas 66621
785-670-1010

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