Wichita State University

Wichita, KS · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Wichita State University

Wichita State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Wichita, KS, in a city setting. It enrolls about 10,780 students. The acceptance rate is 94%. 51% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $51,532.

94%

Acceptance

$13,194

Net price

10,780

Enrollment

51%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

94%

Acceptance rate

1,092

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading470–610

SAT Math435–630

ACT Composite17–25

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$13,194

Average net price

$9,684

In-state tuition

$19,869

Out-of-state tuition

$12,420

Room & board

$1,250

Books & supplies

$21,780

Total cost of attendance

31%

Students receiving Pell grants

32%

Students with federal loans

$20,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$9,734

$30–48K

$9,696

$48–75K

$13,564

$75–110K

$16,893

$110K+

$19,184

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business16.3%

Health & Nursing12.6%

Education11.5%

Humanities11.4%

Engineering9.8%

Visual & Performing Arts7.4%

Computer Science5.1%

Biology4.9%

Psychology4.5%

Criminal Justice3.4%

After Graduation

$51,532

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$44,043

Median earnings (6 yrs)

51%

Graduation rate

69%

Retention rate

78%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,179

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

10,780

Total enrollment

19%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

36%

First-generation

Gender balance

56% women

44% men

Race & ethnicity

White

54%

Hispanic

18%

Asian

Black

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

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