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Wichita State University

Acceptance Rate 94.85 %
SAT Average 1,100
Tuition & Fees $19,240
($9,322)
Student Population 16,216
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $7,373

Academic Overview

Wichita State University Campus, Wichita, KS
Wichita State University is a public, four-years institute located in Wichita, Kansas. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $9,322 for Kansas residents and $19,240 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $7,678 for Kansas residents and $16,225 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 16,216 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 94.85% and the graduation rate is 51% last year.
The salary after graduation from Wichita State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $45,400. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, WSU's tuition & fees is $9,322 for Kansas residents and $19,240 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $7,678 for in-state students and $16,225 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Kansas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,322$19,240
Graduate$7,678$16,225
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at WSU. The acceptance rate of WSU is 94.85% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21.88%. The average graduation rate is 51% and the transfer-out rate is 24%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,373 and 59% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 16,216 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Wichita State University is 94.85 %.
Acceptance Rate
94.85%
Graduation Rate for Wichita State University is 51 %
Graduation Rate
51%
Transfer-out Rate for Wichita State University is 24 %
Transfer-out Rate
24%
Retention Rate for Wichita State University is 66 %
Retention Rate
66%
Student Population for Wichita State University is 16,216
Student Population
16,216
Student to Faculty Ratio for Wichita State University is 20 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
20 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,373 at Wichita State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$7,373

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260-0124
Phone316-978-3456
WEBwww.wichita.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.wichita.edu/admissions/index.php
Online Applicationhttps://wsu-info.org/go/split.htm
Financial Aidwww.wichita.edu/thisis/home/?u=finaid_home
Net Price Calculatorwebapps.wichita.edu/netprice/
Veterans Tuitionwww.wichita.edu/thisis/home/?u=veteransupwardbound
Disability Servicewww.wichita.edu/thisis/home/?u=disserv

Offered Degrees

WSU offers 233 major programs through online and on-site education where 13 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's10
Bachelor's955
Master's656
Doctorate (Research)110
Doctorate (Practical)31
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate280
Post-Bachelor's Certificate110
Post-Master's Certificate191

Special Learning Opportunities

Wichita State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:1,517)
Board/Meal Plan

Veterans Benefits

Wichita State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges