Wichita State University
Wichita, KS · City · 10,780 students
4
YearPublic
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Wichita, KS, 67260-0124 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
177 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$21,780
Out-of-state COA
$31,965
Avg net price
$13,194
Room & board
$12,420
In-state tuition
$9,684
Out-of-state tuition
$19,869
Books & supplies
$1,250/yr
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
Admissions
Admit rate
94%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1092
Reading 470–610
Math 435–630
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 17–25
English 16–24
Math 16–25
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Wichita State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
51%
1st-yr retention
69%
Transfer-out rate
27%
Consumer completion
53%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
52%
Transferred
27%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
19%
Median earnings (6yr)
$44,043
Median earnings (10yr)
$51,532
Median debt
$20,500
Monthly loan payment
$217
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,617–$26,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$38,268
Student Body
Men 44%Women 56%
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Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
31%
First-generation
36%
Median family income
$43,391
Independent students
33%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
19%
Race & ethnicity
White
54%
Hispanic
18%
Black
7%
Asian
8%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
5%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$44,043
10 years after entry
$51,532
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Institutional
Endowment
$336M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
64%
Avg faculty salary
$9,205/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,179
Federal loan rate
32%
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