Overview

Because of Topeka’s own rich and complex History, internship opportunities are excellent preparation for your next step – be it graduate or professional school, or the workforce. Graduates of our History program now work in fields including law, library information science, business, government, museums and archives, education, publishing, research, and more.

What sets Washburn University History apart?

Topeka is a great place to do History! The Kansas Museum of History and the Brown v. Board National Historic Site are among our internship partners.
History majors find community with historians on campus!
Opportunities to present your own research locally, regionally, and nationally are available, with funding support. Learn more about the Washburn Transformational Experience.
Majors interested in a pre-law path find exceptional support.
Develop leadership experience and engage more directly with faculty through participation in Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society.
You’ll be eligible for scholarships.
Study abroad is encouraged and funding is available to support you. This can be organized with a class or independent of the department.
You can be involved in District 3 Kansas History Day.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Natural Science General Education
Humanities General Education
Contemporary College Math
Changing World History
Foreign Language
Humanities Upper-Division General Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Topeka, United States

Disciplines

History View 1572 other Bachelors in History in United States

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Academic requirements

If you meet one of the following criteria you will be granted admission:

A high school GPA ≥ 2.25 OR;
ACT composite score ≥ 21.

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General requirements

Complete the application for admission

official ACT or SAT scores (only required if you’re under 21)*

official high school transcripts

Pay a one-time, $20 non-refundable application fee

While ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission, if you have previously taken the test we prefer to have your scores on file for advising purposes and potential scholarship increases (scores will not negatively impact your admission status nor scholarship earning potential).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20530 USD / year

≈ 20530 USD / year
Out-of-State

20530 USD / year

≈ 20530 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9306 USD / year

≈ 9306 USD / year

Living costs

Topeka

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for History.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

What sets Washburn University History apart?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Topeka

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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