Applying to WSU

Acceptance RateSAT Median
94.85% 1,100
Wichita State University's acceptance rate is 94.85% for 2023 admission. A total of 8,899 students applied and 8,441 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into WSU.
WSU's acceptance rate places 9th out of 24 Kansas colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,100 and the ACT score is 22 at WSU. WSU's SAT score ranks 2nd out of 14 Kansas colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
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 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Wichita State University is 94.85% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.88%. 3,676 men and 5,223 women applied to WSU and 3,467 men and 4,974 women students were accepted.
Among them, 881 men and 966 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at WSU.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at WSU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants8,8993,6765,22300
Admitted8,4413,4674,97400
Enrolled1,84788196600
Acceptance Rate 94.85%94.31%95.23%--
Yield 21.88%25.41%19.42%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Wichita State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 140 students (8% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1,388 students (75%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at WSU.
The median SAT score is 1,100 with 550 SAT EBRW and 550 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 630 and the 25th percentile is 483. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 630 and 25th percentile is 470 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 26 and 25th percentile score of 19 at WSU. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at Wichita State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,124, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at WSU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total95311001260
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing483550630
SAT Math470550630
ACT Composite192226
ACT Math172125
ACT English172125
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Wichita State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,847 first-year students enrolled in WSU. The proportion of full-time students is 95.40% and part-time students is 4.60%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 47.70% and women students is 52.30%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at WSU.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at WSU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total1,84788196600
Full-time1,76283992300
Part-time85424300
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

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 reqired, but considered in admission process at WSU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
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 ProgramNot Considered
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 application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of Wichita State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to WSU.
Admission Information for Applying to WSU
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$40
Graduate Application Fees$60
Admission Informationhttps://www.wichita.edu/admissions/index.php
Online Applicationhttps://wsu-info.org/go/split.htm
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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