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	×
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	×
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 for some programs	Transcript of high school record

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

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,793

In-state

18,458

Out-of-state

7,793

In-district

Fees

2,155

Full-time student fees

12,560

Room & board

7,080

Room only

Financial Aid

10,687

Avg. Financial Aid Package

10,187

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

7,431

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

2,140

Avg. Loan Aid

1,314

Avg. Grant Aid

7,906

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

61%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

14%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

14,280

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

15%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	18.14%
Black or African American	7.1%
White or Caucasian	54.26%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.62%
Asian	7.84%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	5.61%
Other	1.73%

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	No	Division 1
Basketball	No	Division 1
Bowling	No	Division 1
Cheerleading	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Golf	No	Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Riflery	No	No	No
Rowing			No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Weight Lifting	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	Division 1
Bowling	No	Division 1
Cheerleading	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Golf	No	Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Riflery	No	No	No
Rowing			No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	Division 1
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	Division 1
Weight Lifting	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

871

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 564

Part-time - 307

Male - 406

Female - 465