Washburn University [WU] Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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Washburn University offers over 200 courses to students coming from diverse countries. The programs offered at undergraduate and graduate levels open in three terms- spring, fall and summer. Admissions to any of the courses offered by the Washburn University, students are required to fill an online application along with various documents. University accepts scores of several English language proficiency tests like 6-6.5 bands in IELTS and 72-80 in TOEFL respectively.

With an acceptance rate of 93%, admissions at Washburn University are quite selective and the university offers admission to students securing relevant marks. Due to pandemic, the university is offering relaxation to students in SAT and ACT scores. Students flying to the university for further studies must be prepared to spend an average of 15,864 USD on UG and 14,706 USD on PG tuition fees. The university offers a wide range of scholarships in the US for students to avail themselves of fee waivers ranging between 500 USD to 2000 USD per academic year.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online Application Portal
Application Fee	Undergraduate: 70 USD Graduate: 40 USD
Average GPA score	3.0/4 (83%-86%)
Mode of Payment	Online
Exams Accepted	IELTS/ TOEFL/ SAT/ ACT/ PTE/ Duolingo
Academic Calendar	Semester-based
Intake Seasons	Summer, Fall, Spring
Work Experience	Required for some courses like Master of Health Sciences.
Financial Aid	Loans, Grants, Scholarships

Washburn University Admission Deadlines

Washburn University operates in 3 semesters and the deadline is different for each semester. Washburn University admission deadline is different for international candidates and the same are tabulated below.

Term/ Semester/ Course	Deadline
Fall	June 1
Spring	November 15
Summer	March 15

Washburn University International Students Admission

Washburn University has students from different parts of the world. Applicants can apply through the University’s official website. However, international students will have to submit a few additional documents to fulfill the admission requirements. All the documents along with the application form will have to be submitted before the last date of submission of the application form.

Application Portal: Online Application Portal
Application fee: 70 USD (UG) 40 USD (PG)
Admission Requirements:

Completed International Application form
English Proficiency Test scores in IELTS, TOEFL or iBT.
Financial supporting documents
Completed Financial Disclaimer form
High-School transcripts.
Two or three letters of recommendation
GRE/GMAT score for MBA students and LSAT score for law students
Foreign transcript evaluation

The documents will have to be uploaded on the official portal along with the application form

English Proficiency Test Scores for International Students

The English Proficiency Test scores are a must for international candidates whose mother tongue is not English. The University accepts a number of popular English Proficiency Tests like IELTS, TOEFL and PTE. Here, we have mentioned the English Proficiency Tests accepted by Washburn University along with the requirements of the minimum marks:

English Proficiency Test	UG Requirement	PG Requirement
TOEFL (iBT)	72	80
IELTS	6.0	6.5
PTE	49	NA
Duolingo	95	NA

US Visa for International Students

International students can study at Washburn University either on a J-1 or F-1 visa. For that, the candidates will have to go through a completely separate admission procedure. The admission of international students is carried out through the Office of International Programs. The students will have to get their J-1 or F-1 visa from their nearest US embassy. They will also have to submit a number of essential documents.
Here is a list of important documents that are required for the visa process:13

I-20 form for F-1 and DS-2019 for J-1
Valid passport
Proof of finances
Passport photo
SEVIS (I-901) fee receipt
Visa application fee receipt

Washburn University Undergraduate Admission

Washburn University gives admission one week prior to the enrollment deadline, that is why applicants must apply as early as possible. Applicants must submit valid SAT or ACT scores, however, those above 21 years of age are exempted from submitting ACT scores. The university is open to homeschool students as well, their admission requirements are the same as regular applicants. .
Where to apply: Online Application Portal
Application Fee: 70 USD
Academic Requirements:

Completed application form
Official high-school transcripts
SAT or ACT score
English Proficiency Test scores (international candidates)
Written Essay
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Washburn University Graduate Admission

Washburn University is quite popular for its graduate courses. You may apply for either full-time or part-time courses. There are three dual-enrollment graduate degree programs available as well. In order to apply for the courses, you need to complete your bachelor's degree course from a recognized University. You are also expected to have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4 (83%-86%).

The table below shows certain course-specific requirements that the students will have to fulfill to be a part of the University:

Requirements	MBA (Business Administration)	MHS (Master of Health Sciences)	Master of Arts in Psychology	MCJ (Master of Criminal Justice)	MSW (Master of Social Work)
Application Fee (non-refundable)	40 USD	40 USD	40 USD	40 USD	40 USD
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
GRE or GMAT	Not Required	Not Required	GRE score required	GRE score required	Not Required
Letters of Recommendation	Required ( 2 letters)	Required ( 2 letters)	Required ( 2 letters)	Not Required	Required ( 2 letters)
Resume	Not Required	Required	Not Required	Not Required	Required
Work Experience	Required	Required (At least 2 years)	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required
Statement of purpose	Not Required	Required	Not Required	Required	Required

Washburn University has been known to provide quality education to students for years. The University offers a wide range of courses to the students in various popular subjects like Business, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. It also offers excellent job and internship opportunities for the students. International applicants must fill-up the application form and submit all the required documents within the deadline. They must apply as early as possible to complete the visa process on time.