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Wichita State University

WSU

Wichita, Kansas 67260-0124

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Known for business — excellent value

Wichita State University is a public institution in Wichita with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1118, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 10.5K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,532 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,776.

Established
1895
Mascot
WuShock
Type
Public research university
Conference
NCAA Division I ranks
Division
Division I

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95%Acceptance
1118SAT Avg
10,493Students
20:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$51,532Earnings 10yr
$13,776Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Wichita State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate94.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1118

Reading & WritingMid: 552
490630
MathMid: 550
480620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1826

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

94.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1118

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,322
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,240
Room & Board$13,790
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$21,064
Average Net Price$13,776
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,914
$30–48K$11,084
$48–75K$14,240
$75–110K$17,670
$110K+$18,751

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,776

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

65.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,700

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

80

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (193)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
10,493
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 57%
Black 6%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 8%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.4%
Freshman Retention67.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,043
8 Years$47,823
10 Years$51,532

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,400
Men
$54,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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