Wichita State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #879 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #271 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #241 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| #1 of 3 | In Wichita |
| #168 of 1,036 | For Aviation |
| Top50% | For 143 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 12,078
- Graduates
- 3,316
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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 91% and is among the 35% 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 | 91% | 92% | 90% |
| Applicants | 7,291 | 3,112 | 4,179 |
| Admissions | 6,639 | 2,867 | 3,772 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,742 | 812 | 930 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 72 | 35 | 37 |
5,338 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,424 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
117 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 983
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wichita State University are 983-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,440 or 84%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Wichita State University are 19-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| 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 | 8394 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 2579 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 1763 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 797 (5%) |
| Asian | 770 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 662 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 320 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 28 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 18 (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
- $6,674
- Students receiving aid
- 89%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,843 | $5,544 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,843 | $5,544 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,208 | $13,615 |
| Fee in-district | $1,957 | $1,708 |
| Fee in-state | $1,957 | $1,708 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,957 | $1,708 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,517 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,610 |
Wichita State University majors
Wichita State University has granted 2,479 bachelor's degrees across 83 programs, 767 master's across 53 programs, and 94 doctorate degrees across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wichita State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 261 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 148 | 82 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 175 | |||
| Psychology, General | 135 | 12 | ||
| Social Work | 58 | 69 | ||
| Computer Science | 79 | 46 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 86 | 10 | 6 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 96 | 2 | ||
| Accounting | 76 | 17 | ||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 72 | 16 | 1 | |
| General Studies | 82 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 72 | 9 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 31 | 48 | 2 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 67 | 10 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 44 | 32 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 63 | 10 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 66 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 61 | 4 | ||
| Finance, General | 64 | |||
| Communication, General | 47 | 14 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 59 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 40 | 18 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 33 | 16 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 47 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 46 | |||
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 31 | 9 | 5 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 39 | |||
| Digital Arts | 37 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 36 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 27 | 9 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 20 | 11 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 31 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 31 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 28 | |||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 28 | |||
| Public Administration | 27 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 25 | |||
| Graphic Design | 24 | |||
| Information Technology | 24 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 22 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 21 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 21 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | 6 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 10 | 10 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 19 | |||
| School Psychology | 18 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 12 | 2 | 3 | |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 17 | |||
| History, General | 14 | 3 | ||
| Adult Development and Aging | 1 | 14 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 14 | |||
| Educational Psychology | 14 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 14 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 7 | 7 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 13 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 9 | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 12 | |||
| Creative Writing | 8 | 4 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | 9 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 12 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 11 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | 3 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 | |||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 10 | |||
| Nursing Science | 2 | 8 | ||
| Environmental Science | 9 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 9 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 9 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | |||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 8 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 8 | |||
| Physics, General | 3 | 4 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 6 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 6 | |||
| Journalism | 6 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 6 | |||
| Sociology, General | 4 | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 5 | |||
| Applied Psychology | 4 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 4 | |||
| Community Psychology | 4 | |||
| Industrial and Product Design | 4 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 4 | |||
| Music, General | 4 | |||
| Voice and Opera | 3 | 1 | ||
| Women's Studies | 4 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Biochemistry | 3 | |||
| Economics, General | 3 | |||
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 2 | |||
| Conducting | 2 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | |||
| Homeland Security | 2 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | |||
| Keyboard Instruments | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 2 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | |||
| Physics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |||
| French Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |||
| Music Pedagogy | 1 | |||
| Photography | 1 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 96 | 2,479 | 767 | 94 |
Wichita State University has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 41% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wichita State University is a world-class research university with 12,811 scientific papers published and 232,216 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 163 | 569 |
| 1991 | 183 | 722 |
| 1992 | 211 | 794 |
| 1993 | 210 | 898 |
| 1994 | 249 | 1020 |
| 1995 | 191 | 1170 |
| 1996 | 238 | 1245 |
| 1997 | 242 | 1406 |
| 1998 | 238 | 1510 |
| 1999 | 284 | 1808 |
| 2000 | 258 | 2202 |
| 2001 | 247 | 2422 |
| 2002 | 262 | 2863 |
| 2003 | 278 | 3246 |
| 2004 | 313 | 3568 |
| 2005 | 314 | 4307 |
| 2006 | 325 | 5123 |
| 2007 | 309 | 5708 |
| 2008 | 296 | 6405 |
| 2009 | 341 | 7233 |
| 2010 | 308 | 8070 |
| 2011 | 429 | 9077 |
| 2012 | 372 | 10233 |
| 2013 | 384 | 11101 |
| 2014 | 427 | 11439 |
| 2015 | 417 | 11965 |
| 2016 | 442 | 11912 |
| 2017 | 411 | 12457 |
| 2018 | 413 | 12450 |
| 2019 | 478 | 14005 |
| 2020 | 476 | 15821 |
| 2021 | 509 | 19064 |
| 2022 | 420 | 16230 |
Wichita State University alumni
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Paul Wight
- Occupations
- basketball playerfilm actoractorprofessional wrestlertelevision actor
- Biography
-
Paul Donald Wight II is an American professional wrestler and actor. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as an in-ring performer, and as a commentator for its web television show, AEW Dark: Elevation, under his real name of Paul Wight. He is best known for his tenure with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) from 1995 to 1999 as The Giant and his over 20 year run with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, later WWE) from 1999 to 2021 under the ring name (The) Big Show.
-
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 Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
-
Sandiaga Uno
- Enrolled in Wichita State University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Business Administration
- Occupations
- businesspersonsocialitepoliticianinternational forum participant
- Biography
-
Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno is an Indonesian businessman, investor and politician who is the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, and was the Deputy Governor of Jakarta. He was 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 the office to run as Prabowo Subianto's running mate for the 2019 Indonesian presidential election.
-
Shirley Knight
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Shirley Knight Hopkins was an American actress who appeared in more than 50 feature films, television films, television series, and Broadway and Off-Broadway productions in her career, playing leading and character roles. She was a member of the Actors Studio.
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 | 2,300 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1845 N. Fairmount Wichita, Kansas, 67260-0124 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 398,000 |
| Phone | 3169783456 |