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Your chances of getting into Wichita State University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

91%
Admission Difficulty for Wichita State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at WSU is 91%.  Its admission rate is the 17th lowest in Kansas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into WSU and can you get accepted?

Wichita State University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 6,639 out of the 7,291 who applied were admitted.

The school has moderate admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 56 percent on standardized admission tests. Wichita State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.48. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 27% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Wichita State University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.48 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1100 on the SAT
  • Score 22 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Wichita State University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 7% of students submitted SAT scores and 84% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

WSU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

983-1220

Applicants Submitting SAT 

7%
SAT Scores for Wichita State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 483
Math 25th Percentile 500
Composite 25th Percentile 983
SAT Scores for Wichita State University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 620
Math 75th Percentile 600
Composite 75th Percentile 1220
Average SAT Score 1100

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Wichita State University?

Wichita State University is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Wichita State University score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 983-1220 and the average score is 1100.  WSU ranks #3 in the state of Kansas for highest average SAT composite score.

You should target scoring 1100 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. WSU regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 983 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 983, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with SAT's as low as 870, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1100 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1101, you have around a 91% chance of being admitted. A 1220 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 95% chance of getting in.

Wichita State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1220 and Above Good >95%
1101 to 1220 Avg + 91%-95%
983 to 1101 Avg - 84%-91%
865 to 983 Reach 74%-84%
Less than 865 Low <74%
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WSU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

19-26 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

84%
ACT Scores for Wichita State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 18
Math 25th Percentile 17
Composite 25th Percentile 19
ACT Scores for Wichita State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 25
Math 75th Percentile 26
Composite 75th Percentile 26
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into WSU?

You are not required to submit ACT scores with your application as Wichita State University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

The average ACT score for admitted students to WSU is 22, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 19 and 26.  The school ranks #3 in Kansas for highest average ACT composite score.

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 22. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 19 and score in the score in the top 56 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 84 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Wichita State University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into WSU for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 22 score has around 91% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 95% with a 26 ACT score.

Wichita State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >95%
22 to 26 Avg + 91%-95%
19 to 22 Avg - 85%-91%
16 to 19 Reach 77%-85%
Less than 16 Low <77%
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WSU GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.48

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Wichita State University?

The GPA requirements for getting into WSU are to have around a 3.48 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Wichita State University is 3.48 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve this GPA, you need to earn B+ letter grades and score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.

 The school ranks #6 in Kansas for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.48 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as WSU accepts 91% of applicants.

Since WSU is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

The table below details the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Wichita State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 8.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 30.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 19.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 11.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 11.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 4.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

79% of Wichita State University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Wichita State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 20%
Top 25% of class 47%
Top 50% of class 79%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Wichita State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,179 3,112 7,291
Accepted 3,772 2,867 6,639
Acceptance Rate 90% 92% 91%
Enrolled 967 847 1,814
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 26% 30% 27%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jun 15, 2023

Days left to Apply

7

Applicants have 7 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Wichita State University is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Wichita State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Wichita State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Wichita State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Other Colleges to Apply To 

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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.

FAQs

Does Wichita State University prefer SAT or ACT?

7% of students submit their SAT scores to WSU. 84% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Wichita State University?

91% of those who apply are granted admission to WSU. Admission competition is and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Wichita State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 983 and 1220. 7% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Wichita State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 26. 84% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.