Wichita State University

Wichita, KS

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS

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Tuition & Fees

$12,772

$22,690

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
630
25th
483
75th
630
25th
470
75th
25
25th
17
75th
25
25th
17
75th
26
25th
19
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undergraduateRatios

44%

male

56%

female

20

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

94%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,441
Declined 458
Total Received 8,899
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Public

12,049

undergraduate students

4,167

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1895, Wichita State University is a public four-year comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in Aerospace Engineering and its commitment to research. It is located on a 330-acre urban campus in Wichita, Kansas.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 16,216
Established in 1895
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

330-acre, urban campus in Wichita (population: 390,591); centers in downtown, south, and west Wichita. Served by air and bus; train serves Newton (30 miles). School operates transportation to local public transportation. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount Street
Wichita, KS
67260

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
11%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
48%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
20%
Top 1/4
44%
Top 1/2
80%
Bottom 1/2
20%
Bottom 1/4
7%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
630
25th
483
75th
630
25th
470
75th
25
25th
17
75th
25
25th
17
75th
26
25th
19

Admissions Facts

Application fee $40
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Not Selective

94%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,441
Declined 458
Total Received 8,899

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School Rank
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Secondary School GPA

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

90%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$7,373

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $9,322
Housing $7,010
Food $5,210
Additional fees $3,450
Books & supplies $1,250
Total $26,242
Average Financial Aid - $7,373
Total with Avg. Aid $18,869

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Financial Aid Office


P: 316 978-3430
F: 316 978-3396
finaid@wichita.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, bowling, flag football, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Adult Development and Aging yes yes
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General yes yes yes
Anthropology, General yes yes
Applied Linguistics yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Applied Mathematics, Other yes
Applied Psychology yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biochemistry yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes yes
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes yes yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General yes yes yes
Community Psychology yes
Computational Science yes
Computational and Applied Mathematics yes
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Science yes yes
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Conducting yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Creative Writing yes yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist yes
Digital Arts yes
Economics, General yes
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Educational Psychology yes
Electrical and Computer Engineering yes yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering/Industrial Management yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes yes
Finance, General yes
Fine and Studio Arts Management yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes
French Language Teacher Education yes
French Language and Literature yes
General Studies yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
Graphic Design yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes yes
Homeland Security yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes yes
Industrial Engineering yes yes yes
Industrial and Product Design yes
Information Technology yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Keyboard Instruments yes yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Management Science yes
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other yes
Manufacturing Engineering yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics and Computer Science yes
Mathematics and Statistics yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Pedagogy yes
Music Performance, General yes yes
Music Teacher Education yes yes
Music Theory and Composition yes yes
Music, General yes
Nursing Science yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Painting yes
Philosophy yes
Photography yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Physics Teacher Education yes
Physics, General yes yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Public Administration yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
School Psychology yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Sculpture yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes yes
Stringed Instruments yes yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes
Voice and Opera yes yes

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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

16,216

total students

77%

in-state

23%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

74%

12,049
students

Female
56%
6,792

Male
44%
5,257

26%

4,167
students

Female
53%
2,204

Male
47%
1,963

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

69%

8,338
students

Female
56%
4,646

Male
44%
3,692

31%

3,711
students

Female
58%
2,146

Male
42%
1,565

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Student Break-down

11%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
15%
Hispanic/Latino
52%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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