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Wichita State University
Wichita, KSPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 94% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Wichita State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Wichita, KS. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 10.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 94%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
10.8K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
94% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading470 - 610
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math435 - 630
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite17 - 25
1typical 50% range36
94%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Health Sciences13% of degrees
Engineering9% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,921
Earnings 5yr: $128,612
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,940
Earnings 5yr: $79,773
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,564
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,668
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,335
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,728
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,738
Earnings 5yr: $88,629
Debt: $22,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,185
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,074
Earnings 5yr: $88,218
Debt: $21,658
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,571
Earnings 5yr: $77,166
Debt: N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,057
Earnings 5yr: $82,517
Debt: $22,250
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,265
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,450
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,257
Earnings 5yr: $79,490
Debt: N/A
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,103
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,875
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,203
Earnings 5yr: $89,791
Debt: $27,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,784
Earnings 5yr: $66,435
Debt: $27,750
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,166
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,448
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,936
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,250
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,711
Earnings 5yr: $68,214
Debt: $21,395
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,696
Earnings 5yr: $72,214
Debt: $22,250
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,475
Earnings 5yr: $61,822
Debt: $26,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,194
In-State Tuition$9,684
Out-of-State Tuition$19,869
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
31%
Pell Grants
32%
Take Loans
54%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$44,043
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$51,532
Completion Signals
51%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
69%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,700
Est. Monthly Payment
$159/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
44%
Men56%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
19%
Avg Family Income
$56,221
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