Overview
Student Population
| Location | Wichita, Kansas |
| Online | wichita.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Wichita, Kansas, Wichita State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 5,799 prospective students applied, and 5,596 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,714 enrolled in the school. 10,055 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,723 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $6,708 plus fees of $1,562. WSU is ranked 651 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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WSU is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1050/1290 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.47 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Kansas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $1,562 |
| Room and Board | $11,252 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,270 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,042 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $1,562 |
| Room and Board | $11,252 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,270 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,224 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 22% |
| Health Professions | 14% |
| Education | 11% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 9% |
| Engineering | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156125 IPEDS survey data for Wichita State University.