WSU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 93.95%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1110. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,684
- Out-of-State Tuition: $19,869
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at WSU:
- Total Enrollment: 16,689, including 4,761 online students
- 13,313 Undergraduate, 3,376 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 42.2% men, 57.8% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 51%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 26%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 69%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 253 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 24 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 85 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
WSU Overview
Wichita State University (WSU) is a four-year, public school located in Wichita, KS. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.
The WSU's tuition & fees is $9,684 for Kansas residents and $19,869 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 60% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,537.
The school has a total enrollment of 16,689 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
WSU's acceptance rate is 93.95% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.08%. The median SAT score is 1110 and the ACT score is 21.
WSU ranked 284th in National Universities and 9th in Kansas Colleges rankings. Wichita State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Wichita State University is $9,684 for in-state students and $19,869 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $7,986 for in-state students and $16,873 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,060 for Kansas residents and $20,519 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,306 for Kansas residents and $17,547 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,684 | $19,869 |
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| Graduate | $7,986 | $16,873 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,060 | $20,519 |
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| Graduate | $8,306 | $17,547 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Wichita State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at WSU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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