Overview

Wichita State University is a University institution located in Wichita, KS.

Location & Contact

Address 1845 Fairmount St
Wichita, KS  67260
United States

Contact Phone: 316-978-3456

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other	×
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology, Other	×	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other	×	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Digital Marketing	×
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies	×
Finance, General	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Management Information Systems, General	×	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Organizational Leadership	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Management And Strategic Communications	×
Communication, General	×
Journalism	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, Other	×	×
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×	×
Computer Science	×
Information Technology	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Biology Teacher Education	×
Chemistry Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
French Language Teacher Education	×
History Teacher Education	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Physics Teacher Education	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×	×
Spanish Language Teacher Education	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General	×
Applied Engineering	×
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering	×
Computer Engineering, General	×
Computer Software Engineering	×	×
Electrical And Computer Engineering	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×	×
Industrial Engineering	×
Manufacturing Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other	×
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Adult Development And Aging	×	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
American Sign Language (asl)	×
Applied Linguistics	×
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General	×
French Language And Literature	×	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer	×
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General	×
Dental Hygiene/hygienist	×
Health And Wellness, General	×	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Health/health Care Administration/management	×
Public Health, General	×	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Leisure And Recreational Activities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other	×	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies		×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, Other	×
Mathematics And Statistics	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Science, General	×	×
Gerontology	×
International/globalization Studies	×
Mathematics And Computer Science	×	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Sciences		×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Forensic Science And Technology	×	×
Forensic Science And Technology	×
Homeland Security	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Economics, General	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Digital Arts	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Game And Interactive Media Design	×	×
Graphic Design	×
Jazz/jazz Studies	×
Keyboard Instruments	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music Theory And Composition	×
Music, General	×
Music, Other	×	×
Stringed Instruments	×	×
Visual And Performing Arts, General	×
Voice And Opera	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,736

Applied

6,311

Accepted

14,906

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,115

Females Applied

3,650

Females Accepted

71%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,621

Males Applied

2,661

Males Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.41

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	589	525	640
SAT Math	561	505	635
ACT Composite	21	17	24

Tuition & Fees

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

11,597

Avg. Financial Aid Package

11,528

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

8,358

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

2,159

Avg. Loan Aid

1,302

Avg. Grant Aid

8,613

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

58%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

11%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

14,906

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

16%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	18.71%
Black or African American	7.1%
White or Caucasian	53.74%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.53%
Asian	7.94%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	5.5%
Other	2.32%

Gender

Male (43.94%)

Female (56.06%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	13%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Welcomefest, including Clash of the Colleges, ShocktoberFest and Hippodrome

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling
Cheerleading	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Golf		Division 1	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Riflery	No	No	No
Rowing	No		No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer			No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Triathlon	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No
Weight Lifting	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1	No
Bowling		Division 1	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1	No
Golf		Division 1	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Riflery	No	No	No
Rowing	No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No
Soccer
Softball		Division 1	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 1	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1	No
Triathlon	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No
Volleyball		Division 1	No
Water Polo	No	No
Weight Lifting	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

834

Total Faculty

20:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 563

Part-time - 271

Male - 389

Female - 445