Wichita State University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Wichita State University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

94.9%

Admission Difficulty for Wichita State University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Average
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at WSU is 94.9%. Its admission rate is the 21st lowest in Kansas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into WSU and can you get accepted?

Wichita State University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 8,441 out of the 8,899 who applied were admitted.

Wichita State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.48. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 22% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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95% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Wichita State University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.48 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1110 on the SAT
Score 22 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

WSU GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.48

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Wichita State University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into WSU are to have around a 3.48 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.48 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as WSU accepts 95% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at WSU is 3.48 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #6 in Kansas for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since WSU is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Wichita State University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	8.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	30.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	19.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	15.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	11.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	11.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	4.0%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	1.0%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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WSU SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Wichita State University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 8% of students submitted SAT scores and 75% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

953-1260

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Wichita State University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	483
Math 25th Percentile	470
Composite 25th Percentile	953

SAT Scores for Wichita State University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	630
Math 75th Percentile	630
Composite 75th Percentile	1260
Average SAT Score	1110

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Wichita State University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at WSU is 1110 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 953-1260. Students who get into Wichita State University score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. WSU ranks #3 in the state of Kansas for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1110 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. WSU regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 953 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 953, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 800, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Wichita State University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1106, you have around a 95% chance of being admitted. A 1260 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 97% chance of getting in.

Wichita State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1260 and Above	Good	>97%
1106 to 1260	Avg +	95%-97%
953 to 1106	Avg -	91%-95%
800 to 953	Reach	84%-91%
Less than 800	Low	<84%

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WSU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

19-26

Applicants Submitting ACT

75%

ACT Scores for Wichita State University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	17
Math 25th Percentile	17
Composite 25th Percentile	19

ACT Scores for Wichita State University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	25
Math 75th Percentile	25
Composite 75th Percentile	26
Average ACT Score	22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into WSU?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to WSU is 22, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 19 and 26. The school ranks #4 in Kansas for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 22. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 19 and score in the score in the top 56 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 75 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Wichita State University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Wichita State University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into WSU for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 22 score has around 95% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 98% with a 26 ACT score.

Wichita State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26 and Above	Good	>98%
22 to 26	Avg +	95%-98%
19 to 22	Avg -	92%-95%
16 to 19	Reach	86%-92%
Less than 16	Low	<86%

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High School Class Rank

79% of Wichita State University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 47% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Wichita State University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	20%
Top 25% of class	47%
Top 50% of class	79%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Wichita State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	5,223	3,676	8,899
Accepted	4,974	3,467	8,441
Acceptance Rate	95%	94%	95%
Enrolled	966	881	1,847
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	19%	25%	22%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Wichita State University is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Wichita State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Wichita State University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Wichita State University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Wichita State University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.48 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1110 and ACT of 22 will almost guarantee your admission.