Wichita State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #862 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #267 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #237 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| #1 of 3 | In Wichita |
| #145 of 1,003 | For Aviation |
| Top50% | For 147 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 13,313
- Graduates
- 3,376
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.wichita.edu
Wichita State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Wichita State University has an acceptance rate of 94% and is among the 31% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 94% | 94% |
| Applicants | 9,916 | 4,075 | 5,841 |
| Admissions | 9,316 | 3,830 | 5,486 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,774 | 789 | 985 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 97 | 40 | 57 |
5,354 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,761 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
105 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 905
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wichita State University are 905-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,279 or 68%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Wichita State University are 17-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 8190 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 2855 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 2435 (15%) |
| Asian | 1097 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 989 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 762 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 261 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 27 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,125
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,529 | $6,099 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,529 | $6,099 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,714 | $14,986 |
| Fee in-district | $2,155 | $1,887 |
| Fee in-state | $2,155 | $1,887 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,155 | $1,887 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,468 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,610 |
| Room charge | $7,080 |
| Meal charge | $5,340 |
Wichita State University majors
Wichita State University has granted 2,205 bachelor's degrees across 84 programs, 1,528 master's across 58 programs, and 119 doctorate degrees across 14 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wichita State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 73 | 466 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 222 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 122 | 73 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 188 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 150 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 135 | |||
| Social Work | 45 | 62 | ||
| Psychology, General | 95 | 8 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 23 | 65 | 7 | |
| Accounting | 75 | 15 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 70 | 14 | ||
| General Studies | 81 | |||
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 32 | 41 | 6 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 61 | 11 | 2 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 68 | 5 | ||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 58 | 9 | 2 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 35 | 33 | ||
| Finance, General | 67 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 60 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 39 | 21 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 55 | 4 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 57 | |||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 56 | |||
| Management Science | 55 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 52 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 26 | 23 | 1 | |
| Digital Arts | 49 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 49 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 34 | 14 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 48 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 41 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 41 | |||
| Communication, General | 26 | 11 | ||
| Information Technology | 35 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 35 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 25 | 7 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 30 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 29 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 27 | |||
| Nursing Science | 3 | 23 | ||
| Graphic Design | 25 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 18 | 6 | ||
| Computer Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Other | 22 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 22 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 21 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | 9 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 20 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 12 | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 11 | 4 | 3 | |
| Creative Writing | 11 | 7 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 17 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 17 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 15 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 15 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | 8 | ||
| Public Administration | 15 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 7 | 7 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 13 | |||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 12 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 12 | |||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 12 | |||
| School Psychology | 12 | |||
| Adult Development and Aging | 11 | |||
| Homeland Security | 11 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 10 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 10 | |||
| History, General | 7 | 3 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 10 | |||
| Sociology, General | 6 | 4 | ||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 9 | |||
| Educational Psychology | 8 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 8 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Applied Engineering | 7 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | |||
| Biochemistry | 7 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 7 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 6 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 6 | |||
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 6 | |||
| Journalism | 6 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | 4 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 5 | |||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 5 | |||
| Music, General | 5 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |||
| Applied Psychology | 4 | |||
| Voice and Opera | 2 | 2 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 3 | |||
| Environmental Science | 3 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| Women's Studies | 3 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 2 | |||
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 2 | |||
| Conducting | 2 | |||
| Digital Marketing | 2 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | 1 | ||
| Printmaking | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 1 | |||
| Applied Linguistics | 1 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Community Psychology | 1 | |||
| Computer Software Engineering | 1 | |||
| Data Science, General | 1 | |||
| French Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | |||
| Materials Engineering | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | |||
| Music Pedagogy | 1 | |||
| Photography | 1 | |||
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Sculpture | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 188 | 2,205 | 1,528 | 119 |
Wichita State University has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 42% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 50% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wichita State University has published 16,123 scientific papers with 356,620 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 227 | 1238 |
| 1994 | 255 | 1326 |
| 1995 | 233 | 1583 |
| 1996 | 252 | 1636 |
| 1997 | 280 | 1912 |
| 1998 | 275 | 2006 |
| 1999 | 306 | 2427 |
| 2000 | 292 | 2964 |
| 2001 | 260 | 3148 |
| 2002 | 389 | 4165 |
| 2003 | 371 | 4512 |
| 2004 | 341 | 4845 |
| 2005 | 394 | 6014 |
| 2006 | 401 | 6730 |
| 2007 | 359 | 7550 |
| 2008 | 350 | 8295 |
| 2009 | 371 | 9428 |
| 2010 | 363 | 10591 |
| 2011 | 494 | 11881 |
| 2012 | 401 | 13248 |
| 2013 | 436 | 14177 |
| 2014 | 461 | 14674 |
| 2015 | 482 | 15388 |
| 2016 | 489 | 15976 |
| 2017 | 477 | 16034 |
| 2018 | 535 | 17459 |
| 2019 | 594 | 18668 |
| 2020 | 692 | 21858 |
| 2021 | 519 | 23248 |
| 2022 | 545 | 21774 |
| 2023 | 552 | 22041 |
| 2024 | 458 | 20887 |
| 2025 | 397 | 18782 |
Wichita State University alumni
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Paul Wight
- Occupations
- basketball playerprofessional wrestleractorpundit
- Biography
-
Paul Donald Wight II is an American professional wrestler and actor. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) under his real name. He is best known for his tenure with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) from 1995 to 1999 as (the) Giant and his tenure with the World Wrestling Federation/WWE from 1999 to 2021 under the ring name (the) Big Show.
-
Austin Reaves
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Austin Tyler Reaves, is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Wichita State Shockers and the Oklahoma Sooners. Reaves joined the Lakers as an undrafted free agent.
-
Fred VanVleet
- Enrolled in Wichita State University
- Studied in 2012-2016
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Fredderick Edmund VanVleet Sr. is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is also the current president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA).
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Sandiaga Uno
- Enrolled in Wichita State University
- Graduated with Bachelor in Business Administration
- Occupations
- shareholderbusinesspersonsocialitepolitician
- Biography
-
Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno is an Indonesian businessman, investor and politician who served as Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy from 2020 to 2024. He previously served as the 14th Deputy Governor of Jakarta, elected along with Anies Baswedan in the 2017 Jakarta gubernatorial election after defeating incumbent pair Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (widely known as "Ahok") and Djarot Saiful Hidayat. He resigned from the office of deputy governor to run as Prabowo Subianto's running mate for the 2019 Indonesian presidential election.
General info
| Alternative names | WSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1895 |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,681 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1845 N. Fairmount Wichita, Kansas, 67260-0124 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 398,000 |
| Phone | 3169783456 |