WSU Admission Requirements

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WSU Admission Overview

WSU admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year WSU admitted 93.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.48 GPA (B+) and SAT 905-1240 / ACT 17-25. WSU is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

WSU is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

WSU Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

93.9%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The WSU acceptance rate is 93.9%. Last year, 9,316 of 9,916 applicants were admitted. That is the 22nd lowest acceptance rate in Kansas.

Admission Selectivity

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

WSU is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Wichita State University typically 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. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

WSU GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.48

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.48

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at WSU typically have around a 3.48 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. WSU is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #6 in Kansas for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Wichita State University freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

WSU SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

905-1240

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 470
Math 435
Composite 905

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 610
Math 630
Composite 1240

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at WSU typically score around a 1070 SAT (middle 50% 905–1240) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 53rd percentile nationally. WSU ranks #5 in the state of Kansas for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 905 to 1240

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

WSU is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Wichita State University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1240+	Above 75th	>97%
1070 to 1240	Avg +	94%-97%
905 to 1070	Avg -	89%-94%
Below 905	Below mid-50	<89%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

WSU ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

17-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

68%

25th Percentile Scores

English 16
Math 16
Composite 17

75th Percentile Scores

English 24
Math 25
Composite 25

Average ACT

Incoming testers at WSU typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 17–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. WSU places #9 among colleges in Kansas for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to WSU without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Wichita State University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
25+	Above 75th	>97%
21 to 25	Avg +	94%-97%
17 to 21	Avg -	89%-94%
Below 17	Below mid-50	<89%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Wichita State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	5,841	4,075	9,916
Accepted	5,486	3,830	9,316
Acceptance Rate	94%	94%	94%
Enrolled	1,042	829	1,871
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	19%	22%	20%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement	Used for Admission
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 required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Wichita State University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

WSU is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 93.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.48 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (905-1240); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025