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Wichita State University

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Rating

Public

Type

17,371

Students

$15,890

Tuition

92%

Acceptance

#1375

Ranking

Large City

Campus Setting

Wichita, KS

1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260-0124

Wichita State University is a large public university located in Wichita, KS ranked 22nd in Kansas. It has a total of 14,148 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 91.7% of applicants. Wichita State University offers 185 different majors and is best known for its History Teacher Education, Exercise Physiology, and Dental Hygiene programs (nationally ranked 28th, 40th, and 43rd respectively). With an annual tuition of $6,708 for students from Kansas and $15,890 for those from out-of-state, Wichita State University is moderately priced. 44.92% of students graduate ready to the next chapter of their lives, working. After college, alumni go on to bring in approximately $40,400 per year, which is 3% less than the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$17,480
Above Average

Wichita State University

$17,480

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$34,620

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$29,740

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

92%Acceptance
Not Very Selective

Wichita State University

92%

National

69%
Sat

1030 - 1270

11% of students submit

Admissions Yield

30%

ACT

19 - 26

91% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$30

Students

14,148Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

96%

Part-Time

4%
Male

47%

In-state

83%

Female

53%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

25%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
7% Business Administration and Management, General6% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse4% Mechanical Engineering83% Others

7% Business Administration and Management, General

6% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

4% Mechanical Engineering

83% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

7%

205 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

6%

178 Graduates

Mechanical Engineering

4%

132 Graduates

General Studies

4%

130 Graduates

Accounting

4%

121 Graduates

Psychology, General

4%

112 Graduates

Social Work

4%

111 Graduates

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

3%

89 Graduates

Exercise Physiology

3%

81 Graduates

Academics

B-
Professors
StudentsProfessors19:119:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

19

Number of Library Books

1,882,685

Academic Spend per Student

$8,152

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

73%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$36,000/Year

Wichita State University

$36,000

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$36,000

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$40,400

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

44%