Wichita, KS
Admission is not highly competitive: about 95 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 92% to 95% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,238 | 5,720 | 1,689 | 92% |
| 2020 | 7,655 | 6,096 | 1,579 | 80% |
| 2021 | 7,291 | 6,639 | 1,814 | 91% |
| 2022 | 8,899 | 8,441 | 1,847 | 95% |
| 2023 | 8,637 | 8,200 | 1,786 | 95% |
Fall 2023 applicants
4,833 of 5,059 women and 3,367 of 3,578 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Wichita State University has an acceptance rate of 95% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 8,200 of 8,637 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 95 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
8,637 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,786 enrolled.
No. Wichita State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 92% to 95% — it has become less selective.