Wichita State University
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Located in the "Air Capital of the World," Wichita State University (WSU) is nationally renowned for its close ties to the aviation and technology industries, with the College of Engineering—particularly its top-tier aerospace engineering program—and the Barton School of Business standing out as its academic powerhouses. What truly sets WSU apart is its massive 120-acre Innovation Campus, a unique collaborative ecosystem where global giants like Airbus and NetApp partner directly with the university to provide students with paid, hands-on applied learning opportunities. On campus, the student experience is defined by an energetic, welcoming culture driven by champion Division I Shocker athletics, a diverse student body, and a vibrant community life in Kansas's largest civic and cultural hub.
Wikipedia:Wichita State University (WSU) is a public research university in Wichita, Kansas, United States, governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. WSU offers more than 60 undergraduate programs across nine colleges, with over 200 areas of study. As of fall 2025, the main campus enrolled 18,458 students, the highest in university history. The graduate school provides more than 50 master's degrees, a specialist degree in education, and 13 doctoral programs. WSU holds an R2 classification for high research activity doctoral universities.
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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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