Wichita State University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is WSU to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Wichita State University (WSU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. WSU's acceptance rate is 93.95% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 9,916 students applied and 9,316 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into WSU.

To apply to WSU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, WSU's acceptance rate is 93.95% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.08%. 4,075 men and 5,841 women applied to WSU and 3,830 men and 5,486 women students were accepted.

Among them, 829 men and 1,042 women were enrolled in WSU. You can explore the WSU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at WSU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants9,9164,0755,84100
Admitted9,3163,8305,48600
Enrolled1,8718291,04200
Acceptance Rate 93.95%93.99%93.92%--
Yield 20.08%21.64%18.99%--

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Wichita State University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 105 students (6% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 1,279 students (68% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at WSU.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,110, including 550 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 560 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 610 and the 25th percentile is 470. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 630 and the 25th percentile is 435.

The median ACT composite score is 21, with a 75th percentile score of 25 and a 25th percentile score of 17 at WSU. The median ACT Math score is 19 and the median ACT English score is 20.

How competitive is WSU's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Wichita State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,131, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at WSU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total9051,1101,240
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing470550610
SAT Math435560630
ACT Composite172125
ACT Math161925
ACT English162024

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Wichita State University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 1,871 first-year students enrolled in WSU. The proportion of full-time students is 94.82% and part-time students is 5.18%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 44.31% and women students is 55.69%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at WSU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at WSU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total1,8718291,04200
Full-time1,77478998500
Part-time97405700

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at WSU. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Wichita State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

WSU Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankRequired
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to WSU:

  • Open Admission Policy: No
  • Undergraduate Application Fees: -
  • Graduate Application Fees: -
  • Admission Information: https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/index.php
  • Online Application: https://wsu-info.org/go/split.htm
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Course for High School Students: Not Offered
  • Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
  • Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

WSU Admission Frequently Asked Questions

WSU is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 93.95%.
WSU recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to WSU is 1,110, and the average ACT score is 21. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.
WSU does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
WSU does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
WSU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, WSU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school rank, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.
Yes, WSU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

The institutional SAT code for WSU is 6884 and 4-digit ACT code is 1472.

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