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Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas

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Overview

Enrollment

16,216
Wichita State University overview
Location Wichita, Kansas
Online wichita.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City
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Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in Kansas's largest city, Wichita State University occupies a 330-acre urban campus in the northeast section of Wichita. The institution, founded in 1895 as Fairmount College, transitioned to municipal ownership in 1926 and became a state university in 1964. WSU maintains a strong emphasis on engineering, business, and health professions, with its aerospace engineering program particularly recognized due to the university's partnerships with Wichita's aviation industry. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the distinctive Corbin Education Center designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and offers extensive student housing options through traditional residence halls and apartment-style living. As a member of the American Athletic Conference, WSU's men's basketball program competes at the NCAA Division I level, with the Shockers playing home games in the Charles Koch Arena.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

3/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

3/10

Value

WSU is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Wichita State University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admission Standards

Average
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SAT 953/1260
ACT 19/26
GPA 3.48

Applications Accepted

94.9% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Kansas Resident Tuition

$6,848
In State Costs for Wichita State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,250
Other Fees$2,018
Room and Board $12,610
Budget for Other Expenses$3,400
Total One Year Cost$26,126

Out of State Resident Tuition

$16,208
Out of State Costs for Wichita State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,250
Other Fees$2,018
Room and Board $12,610
Budget for Other Expenses$3,400
Total One Year Cost$35,486

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

43% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Wichita State University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 22%
Health Professions 14%
Education 11%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 9%
Engineering 9%

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Last updated February 24, 2024