Overview
Wichita State University is a four-year public research institution located in Wichita—the largest city in Kansas—offering students the perfect blend of big-city opportunity and a welcoming Midwestern community. Our 330-acre campus has doubled in size in recent years, adding new academic buildings, housing, innovation spaces, and public-private partnerships that strengthen our commitment to applied learning, creativity, and research. At WSU, every degree includes a built-in applied learning or research experience, allowing students to work directly with industry professionals, gain real-world skills, and build strong resumes before graduation. Year-round, students enjoy a vibrant campus life with outstanding arts performances, world-class museums, and the excitement of Shocker athletics—all part of an environment designed to help students learn, grow, and thrive.
Acceptance Rate:
95%
Average Net Price:
$14,357
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1143
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,947 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $20,612 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,790 |
| Books and Supplies | $1250 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
62%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,110
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,145
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,922
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
23%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1202
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,145
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$29,522,408
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$17,351,394
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
48%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,200
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,432
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205
Students receiving federal loans
48%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$6,889
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,945
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
8899
Students Applied
98%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1101
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
75%
Submitting ACT
8%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1143
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
18,458
Total Number of Undergrads
10,790
0
100
25%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
48%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
117
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
45
Countries Represented
90
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
36%
Student Organizations
220
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
11%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
46%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Shockers
School Colors
black and yellow
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
217
Total Female Athletes
247
Intramural Sports
12
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Wichita State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,400
Top 5 Cities
Wichita
Kansas City
Dallas
Denver
San Francisco
Top 5 Employers
Wichita State University
Spirit AeroSystems
Textron Aviation
Boeing
Via Christi Health
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Engineering
Education
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,432
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingWichita State University has some of the best teachers and professors I have ever met. With very few exceptions I am able to understand all of them with acceptable to superb degrees, and all of them know their stuff much better than they would ever need to for what they are teaching.
David from Wichita, KS
The education I have received throughout my time here at Wichita State has been great! I love all of the professors I have had in my classes and I greatly appreciate all they do for the school. Academically Wichita State is an amazing place to receive a college education.
Angela from Lake Ozark, MO
I really like the classes I am taking. All of them teach me so much. The teachers try to do classwork that suits all different learners so that they all have a chance to learn. All of my teachers/ professors love answering questions that I have. I'm not afraid to speak up in class to either answer or ask questions or just to speak my mind.
Chelsea from Wichita, KS
the teachers are very diverse, you may end up with a very helpful one or one you may not be able to understand. i love the campus, it is beautiful! the student center is also very nice.
Haley from Goddard, KS
Wichita State University is a four year college that is placed within the ever-growing city of Wichita, Kansas. It has a great set of dorm rooms for oncoming freshman, but most students choose to commute since WSU is so close to everything. The best thing about WSU is the fact that they have a program that any student can join, and the school will set the student up to do real-life work in jobs they want to work in, they do all this before the student graduates.
Kristyn from Haysville, KS
I chose to attend Wichita State because of the quality of the Aerospace Engineering program. Plus I selected this university because of the opportunities to secure internships with local aerospace companies and gain hands on experiences through the Cooperative Education program with NASA.
Daniel from Springfield, MO
This is by far the best college i've been to. everyone here wants you to succeed and they provide so many opportunities.
Chieraqui from Wichita, KS
the professors i have met have been helpful and caring. the financial aid office is really helpful. wsu also has a really good student guest program if you are still in high school.
Rachel from Goddard, KS
wichita state university is a college where you are not just a number. here, there are world-class engineering, business, and education opportunities. wichita state is all about making the college experience yours.
Drew from WICHITA, KS
As I am International student, it really is a new and challenging learning experience as the education system in America is a lot more practical unlike the theory based education system back home.
Joshua from Wichita, KS
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