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Wichita State University

Wichita, KS 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate67%
Acceptance Rate67%

About Wichita State University

Wichita State is a public, research university located in Wichita, KS, the largest city in Kansas. Wichita State offers a welcoming, supportive environment at an affordable price while helping you grow and develop your knowledge and professional skills. Every degree we offer has applied learning or research experience built right into it. Whether you are studying in our Barton School of Business or our colleges of Applied Studies, Engineering, Fine Arts, Health Professions, Cohen Honors College, or Fairmount Liberal Arts and Sciences, you will gain practical experience, a professional network, college credit and even a paycheck, all while interacting with the most diverse student body in Kansas. We know cost is a major factor when selecting a college. To maintain our affordability, Wichita State offers tuition discounts for students from many states.

Wichita State University is a public, state university in the city of Wichita, Kansas. Wichita State University was founded in 1895. The college currently enrolls around 16,921 students per year, including 12,696 undergraduates.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Wichita State University

It is not difficult to get into Wichita State University. The acceptance rate at Wichita State University is 67%. Out of 8,438 applications received in 2021, 5,643 students were offered admission.

Wichita State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 67%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.4
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 8%

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College Info

Wichita State University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Wichita State University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Wichita State University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Wichita State University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

960 - 1240

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Math SAT Range

470 - 630

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Reading SAT Range

483 - 630

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1240 and Above

Good

960 to 1240

Avg

960 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Wichita State University students is 1102. Applicants with SAT scores of 1240 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Wichita State University, while applicants with SAT scores between 960 to 1240 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 960 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Wichita State University.

Wichita State University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$22,957

In State

$32,875

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,247
$17,165
Fees
$670
$670
Housing
$13,790
$13,790
Books
$1,250
$1,250

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Wichita State University is like? There are approximately 16,921 students enrolled at Wichita State University, including 12,696 undergraduate students and 4,225 graduate students. 66% percent of students attend school full-time, 85% percent are from KS and 15% percent of students are from other states.

66%

Full Time

34%

Part Time

85%

In State

15%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

16,921

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

67%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$7,917

Out-of-State

$17,835

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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