University
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
12,398
Students
7,927
Avg. Financial Aid
Minimal
Admission Difficulty
97%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Overview
Wichita State University is a University institution located in Wichita, KS, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1845 North Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260
United States
Wichita, KS 67260
United States
Contact
Phone: 316-978-3456
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology Related |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business Administration, Management And Operations Related |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Entrepreneurship |
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| Finance |
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| Human Resources Management |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Elementary Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/space Engineering |
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| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Computer Engineering |
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| Computer Software Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Industrial Engineering |
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| Manufacturing Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Foreign Languages And Literatures |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology |
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| Communication Sciences And Disorders |
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| Dental Hygiene |
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| Health And Wellness |
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| Health/health-care Administration |
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| Public Health |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Forensic Science And Technology |
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| Homeland Security |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Game And Interactive Media Design |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Keyboard Instruments |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Related |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Visual And Performing Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,469
Applied
5,309
Accepted
12,398
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,935
Females Applied
2,853
Females Accepted
97%
Male Admissions
2,534
Males Applied
2,456
Males Accepted
97%
Applying
30
Application Fee
3.42
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs |
A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Recommended |
Minimun high school GPA |
| Other requirements: | Rank in upper one-third of high school class or complete the pre-college curriculum with a minimum 2.0 GPA (2.5 GPA for nonresidents) |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 500 | 622 | |
| SAT Math | 500 | 657 | |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 20 | 27 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
6,709
In-state
15,890
Out-of-state
Fees
1,562
Full-time student fees
11,252
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| 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
7,927
Avg. Financial Aid Package
7,704
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
7,288
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
2,134
Avg. Loan Aid
1,235
Avg. Grant Aid
4,838
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
63%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
17%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
12,398
Total Undergrad students
8%
International Students
9%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 12% |
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| Black or African American | 5.82% |
| White or Caucasian | 59.22% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.63% |
| Asian | 6.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or more races | 4.53% |
| Other | 2.94% |
Gender
Male (45.85%)
Female (54.15%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 11% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Shocktoberfest, Welcome Fest and Convocation
Shocktoberfest, Welcome Fest and Convocation
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
More
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
Other Campus Security & Safety:
bicycle patrols by campus security
bicycle patrols by campus security
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | |
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| Cheerleading | No | Division 1 | |
| Crew | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Rowing | |
No | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | |
Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | |
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| Cheerleading | No | Division 1 | |
| Crew | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Rowing | |
No | No |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | |
| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | |
Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
Faculty
771
Total Faculty
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 505
Part-time - 266
Male - 384
Female - 387