About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Jamie Bredbenner
Campus Visit Manager
Campus Visit Manager
Address
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260-0124
Wichita, KS 67260-0124
Phone
316-978-3161
Email
jamie.bredbenner@wichita.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Rhatigan Student Center
Ulrich Museum of Art
Heskett Center
Shocker Hall
Food Truck Plaza
Ulrich Museum of Art
Heskett Center
Shocker Hall
Food Truck Plaza
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Old Town (premier entertainment district)
Waterfront (dining & shopping)
Bradley Fair shopping center
Warren Theatres
Sedgwick County Zoo
Waterfront (dining & shopping)
Bradley Fair shopping center
Warren Theatres
Sedgwick County Zoo
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday thru Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
316-978-3161
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
316-978-3161
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport, Wichita City Transit Bus Routes, several different taxi companies, free WSU shuttle on campus
Driving Instructions to Campus
Wichita State has a shuttle bus to transport students around campus and to/from parking lots.
Wichita State University's main campus is bordered by 17th and 21st streets and Hillside and Oliver. From the north via the turnpike: Take Exit 53 (K-96 Wichita) and go north. Exit on Hillside and head south. From the north or south via I-135: Take the 21st Street exit and drive east.
From the east or west on Kellogg (US 54): Take Kellogg until you get to the Hillside exit. Head north. From the south via the turnpike: Take Exit 53 (K-96 Wichita) and go north. Exit on Hillside and head south.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 5,674
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Average HS GPA: 3.46
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
538 - 653
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
523 - 660
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 26
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
19:1
Total Faculty
811
with Terminal Degree
449
420
Women
391
Men
124
Minority
25
International
Most frequent class size
2 - 9
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
20%
Graduate in 5 years
40%
Graduate in 6 years
47%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BASIC SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENTAL/REMEDIAL EDUCATION.
Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education.
Second Language Learning.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other.
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Biology, General.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting and Related Services.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management and Services.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Information Systems and Services.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies.
Communication, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Curriculum and Instruction.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Engineering Technology, General.
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ENGINEERING.
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering.
Computer Hardware Engineering.
Computer Software Engineering.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Engineering, Other.
Industrial Engineering.
Manufacturing Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other.
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Public Health, General.
Public Health.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
History, Other.
History.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
Forensic Science and Technology.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Mathematics.
Statistics, General.
Statistics.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Chemistry.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physical Sciences.
Physics, General.
Physics.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Geography and Cartography.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Political Science and Government.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Conducting.
Design and Applied Arts, Other.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other.
Fine and Studio Arts.
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Keyboard Instruments.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Music, Other.
Music.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Voice and Opera.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Terminal Associate
Transfer Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Terminal Associate
Transfer Associate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Karla Burns
Broadway/opera star
Frank and Daniel Carney
Co-founders, Pizza Hut
Xavier McDaniel
NBA star
Samuel Ramey
opera star
Bill Parcells
NFL coach
Sheldon Coleman
Coleman Company
Jerry Bittle
Cartoonist ,Geech
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
20%
Graduate in 5 years
40%
Graduate in 6 years
47%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Aug 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,457
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,107
Average Need-Based Loan
$2,119
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
60%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$24,630
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$3,048
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$6,708
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$15,890
Required Fees
$1,562
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,250
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,170
On-Campus Room and Board
$11,252
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Bureau of Indian Affairs, GEAR UP
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Other
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Need-Based United Negro College Fund
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
13,006
Foreign Countries Represented
81
Demographics
7.26%
Asian
6.05%
Black
12.57%
Hispanic
60.34%
Caucasian
2.21%
Unknown
6.21%
International
55% female
45% male
9% are out of state
68% are full time
32% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
9%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
48%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
84/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
Other
Frat Sorority
Other
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Office of Disability Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Grady Landrum
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
IEP or evaluation performed by a trained professional who conducts testing in the specified area of the disability.Documentation Required for ADHD
IEP or evaluation performed by a trained professional who conducts testing in the specified area of the disability.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
230
Number of Honor Societies
19
Number of Social Sororities
11
Number of Religious Organizations
14
7% join a fraternity
7% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
2% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Shockers)
9 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Golf
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Golf
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Shockers)
10 Sports
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Golf
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Golf
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Sustainability
62/99
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
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