Wichita State University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Wichita, KS
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#3 Best Public Universities in Kansas

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Overview

Total enrollment

16,689

Location Wichita, Kansas
Website wichita.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

WSU is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Wichita State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 905/1240
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 17/25
GPA 3.48

Acceptance Rate

93.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 20.1%
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Kansas Resident Tuition

$9,684

Out of State Resident Tuition

$19,869

Breakdown

Tuition $9,684
Books and Supplies $1,250
Other Fees $2,155
Room and Board $12,420
Budget for Other Expenses $3,560
Total One Year Cost $29,069

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Student 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 majors at Wichita State University are Business, Health Professions, and Education. 22% of students major in Business, 14% in Health Professions, and 11% in Education.