Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, WSU's acceptance rate 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.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 8,899 | 3,676 | 5,223 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 8,441 | 3,467 | 4,974 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,847 | 881 | 966 | 0 | 0 |
| 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)
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).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 953 | 1100 | 1260 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 483 | 550 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 550 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT English | 17 | 21 | 25 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
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.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,847 | 881 | 966 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,762 | 839 | 923 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 85 | 42 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
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 .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Required |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not 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.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Admission Information | https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/index.php |
| Online Application | https://wsu-info.org/go/split.htm |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, 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) |