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Wichita State University

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Acceptance Rate 91.06 %
SAT Average 1,102
2023 Tuition & Fees $18,226
($8,865)
Student Population 15,394
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,340

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 2023 tuition & fees is $8,865 for Kansas residents and $18,226 for out-of-state students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 15,394 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 91.06% and the graduation rate is 48% 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.

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2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, WSU's tuition & fees is $8,865 for Kansas residents and $18,226 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees are $7,562 for in-state students and $15,633 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
Kansas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,865$18,226
Graduate$7,562$15,633
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at WSU. The acceptance rate of WSU is 91.06% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 27.32%. The average graduation rate is 48% and the transfer-out rate is 30%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,340 and 59% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 15,394 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Wichita State University is 91.06 %.
Acceptance Rate
91.06%
Graduation Rate for Wichita State University is 48 %
Graduation Rate
48%
Transfer-out Rate for Wichita State University is 30 %
Transfer-out Rate
30%
Retention Rate for Wichita State University is 69 %
Retention Rate
69%
Student Population for Wichita State University is 15,394
Student Population
15,394
Student to Faculty Ratio for Wichita State University is 19 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,340 at Wichita State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$6,340

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 208 major programs through online and on-site education where 20 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's Degree11
Bachelor's Degree916
Post Bachelor's Degree110
Master's Degree618
Post Master's Degree123
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship111
Doctor's degree - professional practice31

Special Learning Opportunities

Wichita State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides 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
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:1,396)
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✔

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