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Of the five institutions in the county, Washburn Institute of Technology was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 662 people applied to Shawnee County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 7,249 students enrolled in the universities, including 6,500 in undergraduate and 749 in graduate programs. In total 7.4% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (60.2%) and Hispanic (13%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Washburn University stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 5,460 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for Baker University School of Nursing in Shawnee County.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn University | -- | -- | 5,460 |
| Baker University School of Nursing | -- | -- | -- |
| Rasmussen University-Kansas | -- | -- | 590 |
| Washburn Institute of Technology | 662 | 278 | 1,157 |
| Midwest Barber College | -- | -- | 42 |
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