Wichita State University
Wichita State University is a public 4-year institution in Wichita, KS. It enrolls about 16,741 students and admits roughly 95% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Wichita, KS 67260 |
| County | Sedgwick County |
| Enrollment | 16,741 |
| Acceptance rate | 95% |
| Applicants / admitted | 8,637 / 8,200 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,322 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $19,240 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 51% |
| Transfer-out rate | 28% |
| Full-time retention rate | 68% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $14,184 |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 490–630 |
| ACT middle 50% | 18–26 |
| Website | www.wichita.edu/ |
| Phone | 3169783456 |
Admissions
About 8,637 students applied and 8,200 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,786 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $9,322 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $19,240. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $14,184 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,914 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,084 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $14,240 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,670 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,751 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,501 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 51% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Wichita State University is in Wichita, KS, Sedgwick County. Its coordinates are 37.7189, -97.2924.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Wichita State University?
About 95% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 8,637 applicants.
How much does Wichita State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $9,322 for in-state students and $19,240 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Wichita State University?
About 16,741 students are enrolled.