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Wichita State University

Also known as: WSU

📍 Wichita, Kansas🏛️ Urban Setting👥 10,780 Undergrads🔗 www.wichita.edu

Overview

Wichita State University is a large public research university in Wichita, Kansas. It enrolls about 10,780 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 94%. Graduates earn a median of $51,532 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

94%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,092

470–610

Net Price

$13,194

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

51%

Retention

69%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$51,532

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

94.0%

SAT Average

1,092

ACT Composite

17–25

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200470 – 610 (mid 50%)800

Math

200435 – 630 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

117 – 25 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,684

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$19,869

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$21,780

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$13,194

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$9,734
$30,001 – $48,000	$9,696
$48,001 – $75,000	$13,564
$75,001 – $110,000	$16,893
$110,001 +	$19,184

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

31.7%

Academics & Programs

Wichita State University offers programs across 25 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

16.5%

Health Professions

13.4%

Education

12.1%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

10.5%

Engineering

9.4%

Computer & Information Sciences

6.4%

Visual & Performing Arts

6.3%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

5.1%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

51%

On-Time (4yr)

33%

Retention (FT)

69%

% Earning >$25K

74%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$44,043

8 years

$47,823

10 years

$51,532

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

67.8%

White

52.3%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

54.3%

Black or African American

7.1%

Asian

7.8%

Hispanic / Latino

18.1%

Two or more races

5.6%

International

4.7%

Gender

Women

56.2%

Men

43.8%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wichita State University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 94%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1092.

How much does Wichita State University cost?

In-state tuition is $9,684, and out-of-state is $19,869. Average net price after financial aid is $13,194.

What is Wichita State University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Health Professions, Education.

What's the graduation rate at Wichita State University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 51%, and 69% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.