Wichita, KS

Wichita State University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Wichita State University is a four-year, public school located in Wichita, KS.
It is a R2 university with high research activities.
Wichita State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

94% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 9,916 applied, 9,316 accepted, and 1,871 enrolled in WSU.
829 men and 1,042 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,110 SAT, 21 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,110 and ACT score is 21. The SAT score of 1110 is average, 59 to 67 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total90511101240
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing470550610
Math435560630
ACT Score
Composite172125
Math161925
English162024
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $9,684 for Kansas residents and $19,869 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $7,986 for Kansas residents and $16,873 for others.
Tuition has increased by 3.27% compared to last year at Wichita State University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

7,154 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $6,873.
For freshmen, 1,563 students (89%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $7,282.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 16,689 students enrolled WSU in 2025.
By gender, 7,040 men and 9,649 women students are enrolled.
There are 13,313 undergraduate and 3,376 graduate students.
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253 Major Programs

  • 24 programs through online
  • 85 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of WSU is 51% and the transfer-out rate is 26%.
The retention rate is 69% for full-time and 69% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
51%
Transfer-out Rate
26%
Retention Rate
69%
Students to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 870 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for WSU and the average faculty salary is $83,361. The studetns to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
There are 3,108 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $71,585.
Number of Faculties
870
Average Faculty Salary
$83,361
Number of Staffs
3,108
Average Staff Salary
$71,585

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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