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Wichita State University

#13 in Best Value Colleges in Kansas
  • 4 Year
  • Wichita, KS
  • 1,454 reviews
    How to Apply
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      A-
    6. Party Scene
      B-
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      B-
    12. Safety
      B-
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    Wichita State is a public university located in Wichita, Kansas. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 8,749 undergraduate students. The Wichita State acceptance rate is 94%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Nursing, and Education. Graduating 48% of students, Wichita State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,000.
    About Wichita State University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    American Athletic Conference
    Address
    1845 N. Fairmount
    Wichita, KS 67260
    Website
    wichita.edu

    Wichita State University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    94%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    1000-1280
    ACT Range
    20-27
    Application Fee
    $40
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No

    Cost

    Net Price
    $13,541/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,793/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    88%

    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    20:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    71%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.97 responses
    72%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.118 responses
    61%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.117 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      190 Graduates
    • Nursing
      171 Graduates
    • Education
      167 Graduates
    • Business
      104 Graduates
    • Accounting
      100 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      99 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      97 Graduates
    • Psychology
      87 Graduates
    • Healthcare Management
      80 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      71 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    8,749Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    3,649
    Undergrads Over 25
    16%
    Pell Grant
    35%
    Varsity Athletes
    4%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 86 responses
    Report
    • Studious
      24%
    • Diverse
      23%
    • Individual
      21%
    • Mediocre
      12%
    • Laid back
      10%
    • Different
      2%
    • Diverse
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    60%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.141 responses
    Poll
    63%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.159 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 84 responses
    Report
    • You get out what you put in.
      23%
    • Content
      18%
    • A place to call home
      13%
    • Fred VanVleet
      10%
    • Easy going
      8%
    • Taking money > quality education
      7%
    • On the rise
      6%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $40,400/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    48%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%
    79%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.70 responses
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    Wichita State University Reviews

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    So far I have had an incredibly welcoming and inclusive experience at Wichita state. I have been involved with the Student Ambassador Society, Student Government Association, fine arts Glee Chorus, Honors student Council, Delta Gamma Sorority, and am the president of the Green Group environmental club on campus. I have gotten to meet many incredible leaders in these organizations, and I have found myself being pushed into uncomfortable growing periods that were necessary to my success. I love the diversity we have here at WSU, and I can always find a helping hand whenever I reach out. There are a multitude of resources available to students, like free tutoring, plenty of quiet study spaces, free admission to sports and fine arts events, and with over 300 organizations, plenty of places to belong! I hope everyone gets the chance to feel so at home in their university as I have at WSU.
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    I am currently a freshman at Wichita State and I do not know if that will affect anything. From what I have experienced since I have arrived here, I would say that this College is really unique. The opportunities available to everyone are amazing and numerous. The food here is quite carb heavy but still good! Diversity here is amazing and it amazes me to see all of the art on Campus. I still have yet to see everything, but when I do I will give more input.
    Wichita State has a new Innovation Campus. It is AMAZING! The campus is beautiful, and it also compact so that you can walk everywhere you need to go. Dorms are newer, there are a ton of opportunities for students to get involved. I'm not a big sports fan, so being a college that doesn't have a football team, it feels more focused on education than sports.