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Wichita State University is one of the leading colleges in Kansas with the acceptance rate of 55%. Deadlines for application are . For more information, call 316-978-3161 or send email at cv.assistant@wichita.edu.

6311 Enrolled 55% Acceptance Rate 20 - 27 SAT Range
Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 6,311
    • Average HS GPA: 3.51
    • Acceptance Rate: 55%

  • GPA Breakdown

    • 30% — 3.75 - 3.99
    • 20% — 3.50 - 3.74
    • 17% — 3.25 - 3.49
    • 10% — 3.00 - 3.24
    • 10% — 2.50 - 2.99
    • 2% — 2.00 - 2.49
    • 1% — 1.00 - 1.99

  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    510 - 630
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    520 - 630
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    20 - 27

Academics

  • Majors

    AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
    Agricultural Business and Management, General.
    Aquaculture.
    AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
    Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
    Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
    Women's Studies.
    BASIC SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENTAL/REMEDIAL EDUCATION.
    Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education.
    Second Language Learning.
    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other.
    Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
    Biology, General.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting and Related Services.
    Accounting.
    Business Administration and Management, General.
    Business Administration, Management and Operations.
    Business/Commerce, General.
    Business/Managerial Economics.
    Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
    Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
    Finance and Financial Management Services.
    Finance, General.
    Human Resources Management and Services.
    Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
    International Business.
    International Business/Trade/Commerce.
    Management Information Systems and Services.
    Management Information Systems, General.
    Marketing.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Communication and Media Studies.
    Communication, General.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer and Information Sciences, General.
    Computer Science.
    Information Technology.
    EDUCATION.
    Curriculum and Instruction.
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
    Music Teacher Education.
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
    Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
    ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
    Engineering Technology, General.
    ENGINEERING.
    Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
    Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
    Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
    Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
    Computer Engineering, General.
    Computer Engineering.
    Computer Hardware Engineering.
    Computer Software Engineering.
    Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
    Engineering, Other.
    Industrial Engineering.
    Manufacturing Engineering.
    Mechanical Engineering.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    Creative Writing.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
    Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
    Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
    Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other.
    Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
    Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
    Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
    Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
    Health and Medical Administrative Services.
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
    Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
    Public Health, General.
    Public Health.
    Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    History, Other.
    History.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice and Corrections.
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    General Studies.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    Mathematics.
    Statistics, General.
    Statistics.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy and Religious Studies, General.
    Philosophy.
    Religion/Religious Studies.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Chemistry.
    Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
    Geology/Earth Science, General.
    Physical Sciences.
    Physics, General.
    Physics.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
    Social Work.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Anthropology.
    Geography and Cartography.
    Geography.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Political Science and Government.
    Social Sciences, General.
    Sociology.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Art/Art Studies, General.
    Conducting.
    Design and Applied Arts, Other.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
    Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other.
    Fine and Studio Arts.
    Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
    Fine/Studio Arts, General.
    Graphic Design.
    Keyboard Instruments.
    Music Performance, General.
    Music Theory and Composition.
    Music, General.
    Music, Other.
    Music.
    Visual and Performing Arts, General.
    Voice and Opera.

  • Degrees

    • Associate
    • Bachelor's
    • Certificate
    • Doctoral
    • Doctoral/Professional
    • Doctoral/Research
    • Master's
    • Post-Bachelor's certificate
    • Post-Master's certificate
    • Terminal Associate
    • Transfer Associate

  • Prominent Alumni

    Pat Conroy
    Author
    Ernest Hollings
    U.S. Senator, SC
    John C. West
    Former governor, SC, Ambassador to Saudia Aradia
    Lt Col Randy Bresnik, USMC
    NASA Astronaut
    Dr. Harvey W. Schiller
    Former executive director, US Olympic Committee
    Gen Glenn Walters
    President, The Citadel

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Aug 1

  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
    • State Aid

  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    N/A
    Required Fees
    N/A
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    N/A
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    N/A
    Transportation for Commuters
    N/A
    On-Campus Room and Board
    N/A

  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Bureau of Indian Affairs, TRIO-Kansas Kids GEAR UP
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Other
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    • Need-Based United Negro College Fund
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • Federal Perkins Loans
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes

  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 86/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    12406
    Foreign Countries Represented
    74

  • Demographics

    • Asian 7.16%
    • African-American 6%
    • Hispanic 14.06%
    • Caucasian 59.51%
    • Male 44%
    • Female 56%
    • Аre out of state 14

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    11%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    No
    Quality of life rating 49/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Large Urban
    Fire safety rating
    N/A

  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    No
    Interview Required
    No

  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    240
    Number of Honor Societies
    19
    Number of Social Sororities
    11

  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division I
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (9)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Bowling
    • Cheerleading
    • Crew Rowing
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Outdoor
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (10)
    • Basketball
    • Bowling
    • Cheerleading
    • Crew Rowing
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Softball
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball

  • Student Services

    Day Care
    Health
    Womens Center
    LGBT Support Groups
    Minority Support Groups
    Army ROTC Offered on-campus

  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    N/A

  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    23%
    Graduate in 5 years
    42%
    Graduate in 6 years
    50%

  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Network
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    • Regional Alumni
    Opportunities at School
    • Coop
    • Experiential
    • Internship

  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
    • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Monday thru Friday
      • 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
      • 316-978-3161
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: Varies
      • Average Length: Varies

    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      No
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      N/A
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