Wichita State University
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's Degree
Tuition per Year (out of state)
$19,240
Surrounding Environment
City: Large
Description:
Wichita State is a public, comprehensive university. Founded in 1895 as a private college, it joined the state system of higher education in 1964. Its 335-acre, urban campus is located in Wichita.
1845 N. Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260-0124
General Info:
316.978.3456
Website:
www.wichita.edu/
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Wichita State University
Admissions
Fall 2023
Application Fee: $40
Requirements:
- Secondary school GPA
- Secondary school rank
- Secondary school record
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Admission:
Number of Applicants Applicants Admitted Admitted Students Enrolled Full Time Part Time
Test Scores:
SAT The SAT was taken by 97 enrolled students, or 5%. 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Critical Reading 490 630 Math 480 620 Writing 490 630
ACT The ACT was taken by 1,365 enrolled students, or 76%. 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Verbal 16 25 Math 18 26
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Wichita State University
Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Year: 2023-2024
Average Tuition & Expenses for Full-Time Undergraduates
Tuition & Fees In-State Out-Of-State Books & Supplies On-Campus Room & Board Other Expenses Off-Campus Room & Board Other Expenses Off-Campus With Family Other Expenses
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Wichita State University
Programs
Select a major from the list below to view possible careers that the major would prepare you for. Please note that this list only contains careers that have been specifically reported for these majors, and may not include an exhaustive list.
| Majors | Degree Type |
|---|---|
| Accounting. | Master's Degree |
| Acting. | MD/DO |
| Adult Development and Aging. | MD/DO |
| Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General. | MD/DO |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. | MD/DO |
| Anthropology, General. | Master's Degree |
| Applied Behavior Analysis. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Applied Linguistics. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Applied Mathematics, General. | MD/DO |
| Applied Mathematics, Other. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Applied Psychology. | MD/DO |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Art Teacher Education. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Art/Art Studies, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Asian Studies/Civilization. | MD/DO |
| Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering. | MD/DO |
| Athletic Training/Trainer. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. | MD/DO |
| Biochemistry. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | Master's Degree |
| Biology Teacher Education. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | Master's Degree |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | Master's Degree |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Master's Degree |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics. | Master's Degree |
| Chemistry Teacher Education. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Chemistry, General. | MD/DO |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Clinical Psychology. | MD/DO |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications. | MD/DO |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General. | MD/DO |
| Communication, General. | Master's Degree |
| Community Psychology. | MD/DO |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics. | Master's Degree |
| Computational Science. | Master's Degree |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other. | Master's Degree |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's Degree |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. | MD/DO |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Computer Engineering, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Computer Science. | Master's Degree |
| Computer Software Engineering. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Conducting. | Master's Degree |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Creative Writing. | Master's Degree |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | Master's Degree |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Dance, General. | MD/DO |
| Data Science, General. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Digital Arts. | MD/DO |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other. | MD/DO |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. | Master's Degree |
| Economics, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented. | Master's Degree |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | MD/DO |
| Educational Psychology. | Master's Degree |
| Educational/Instructional Technology. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | MD/DO |
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Energy Systems Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Engineering/Industrial Management. | Master's Degree |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Post - Master's Cert |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. | MD/DO |
| Environmental Science. | Master's Degree |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology. | Master's Degree |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies. | MD/DO |
| Finance, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management. | Master's Degree |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | Master's Degree |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Forensic Science and Technology. | Bachelor's Degree |
| French Language and Literature. | Bachelor's Degree |
| French Language Teacher Education. | Bachelor's Degree |
| General Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Graphic Design. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management. | Master's Degree |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies. | Postbaccalaureate |
| History Teacher Education. | Bachelor's Degree |
| History, General. | Master's Degree |
| Homeland Security. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Human Computer Interaction. | MD/DO |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. | MD/DO |
| Industrial and Product Design. | Master's Degree |
| Industrial Engineering. | MD/DO |
| Information Technology. | MD/DO |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | MD/DO |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce. | MD/DO |
| International/Globalization Studies. | MD/DO |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Keyboard Instruments. | Master's Degree |
| Latin American Studies. | MD/DO |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | Master's Degree |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Management Information Systems, General. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Management Science. | MD/DO |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. | Master's Degree |
| Manufacturing Engineering. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Materials Engineering. | MD/DO |
| Mathematics and Computer Science. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Mathematics and Statistics. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Mathematics Teacher Education. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Mathematics, General. | Master's Degree |
| Mechanical Engineering. | MD/DO |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Master's Degree |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | MD/DO |
| Music Pedagogy. | Master's Degree |
| Music Performance, General. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Music Teacher Education. | Master's Degree |
| Music Theory and Composition. | Master's Degree |
| Music, General. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Nanotechnology. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Nursing Science. | MD/DO |
| Organizational Leadership. | MD/DO |
| Painting. | Master's Degree |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Photography. | Master's Degree |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. | MD/DO |
| Physical Fitness Technician. | MD/DO |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist. | MD/DO |
| Physician Assistant. | Master's Degree |
| Physics Teacher Education. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Physics, General. | Master's Degree |
| Political Science and Government, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Printmaking. | Master's Degree |
| Psychology, General. | MD/DO |
| Public Administration. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Public Health, General. | MD/DO |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| School Psychology. | Master's Degree |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Sculpture. | Master's Degree |
| Social Work. | MD/DO |
| Sociology, General. | Master's Degree |
| Spanish Language and Literature. | MD/DO |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Special Education and Teaching, General. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | Master's Degree |
| Stringed Instruments. | Master's Degree |
| Sustainability Studies. | MD/DO |
| Systems Engineering. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | MD/DO |
| Voice and Opera. | Master's Degree |
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
| Women's Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
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Wichita State University
Financial Aid
Undergraduate Year: 2022-2023
| Aid Type | # Receiving | % Receiving | Average Amt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grants | 748 | 42% | $ 5,357 |
| State/Local Grants | 544 | 31% | $ 1,881 |
| Institutional Grants | 1,242 | 70% | $ 4,416 |
| Loans To Students | 738 | 42% | $ 8,609 |
Percent of In-State, full-time, first-time undergraduates receiving financial aid: 75%
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Wichita State University
Enrollment
Fall 2022
| Undergraduate: | 12,049 |
| Graduate: | 4,167 |
| School Total: | 16,216 |
| By Gender | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 5,257 / 44% | 1,963 / 47% |
| Women | 6,792 / 56% | 2,204 / 53% |
| By Race | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| International | 1,394 / 12% | 1,725 / 41% |
| African-American | 698 / 6% | 145 / 3% |
| Native American | 77 / 1% | 15 / 0% |
| Asian | 850 / 7% | 106 / 3% |
| Hispanic | 1,823 / 15% | 204 / 5% |
| Caucasian | 6,313 / 52% | 1,826 / 44% |
| Other | 287 / 2% | 54 / 1% |
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Wichita State University
Student Services
Services Offered:
- Academic/Career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-Campus day care for children
Special Learning Opportunities Offered:
- Distance Learning Opportunities (Undergraduate & Graduate)
- ROTC
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
Library:
- Physical Facilities
- Organized collection of printed materials
- Access to digital/electronic resources
- Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
- Established library hours
- Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions
ROTC Options:
- Army
Teacher Certification Details:
- Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
- Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
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Wichita State University
Athletics
Athletic Association: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
NCAA or NAIA Membership:
Football: Not applicable Basketball: Contact School Baseball: Contact School Cross Country/Track: Contact School
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