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: 316-9783456

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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
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
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
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
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
International/globalization Studies
Mathematics And Computer Science
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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

9,270

Applied

6,685

Accepted

14,280

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,486

Females Applied

3,945

Females Accepted

72%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,784

Males Applied

2,740

Males Accepted

72%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.38

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Recommended	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
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	542	470	610
SAT Math	540	430	630
ACT Composite	21	18	25

Financial Aid

9,501

Avg. Financial Aid Package

9,067

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

7,772

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

2,088

Avg. Loan Aid

1,308

Avg. Grant Aid

7,119

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

61.7%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

16%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

14,280

Total Undergrad students

14%

International Students

15%

Out-of-state students

Gender

Male (41.87%)

Female (58.13%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
WelcomeFest, ShocktoberFest and The Toast

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
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading	No
Crew
Cross-country Running
Golf
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Riflery		No	No
Rowing	No		No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading	No
Crew
Cross-country Running
Golf
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Riflery		No	No
Rowing	No		No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

871

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 564

Part-time - 307

Male - 406

Female - 465