Wichita State University

Wichita State University Early Decision Results Release Date 2021

Wichita State University will release their Early Decision results on Wednesday December 15th. Share results and connect with other early applicants in the Wichita State University Community discussion.

Good luck to all early applicants!

Wichita State University Overview

Wichita State University is a public, state school in an urban setting in Wichita, Kansas. Wichita State University was founded in 1895 and now enrolls around 15,545 students a year, including 12,406 undergrads. Wichita State University provides on-campus housing for up to 1,282 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Wichita State University! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Wichita State University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Wichita State University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Wichita State University has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Wichita State University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Wichita State University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Wichita State University on the Student Life page.

Is Wichita State University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a better idea of what Wichita State University offers and if it could be the right college for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Wichita State University

It is slightly difficult to get into Wichita State University. Around 55% of applicants get into Wichita State University each year. Out of 6,301 applications received in 2021, 3,456 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Wichita State University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 74% of students who start at Wichita State University return for their second year of college. Wichita State University's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 48%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Wichita State University Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Wichita State University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $350.1 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $8,301 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Wichita State University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Wichita State University meets 63% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $7,862 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $24,500 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Wichita State University. Based on this information, how does Wichita State University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Wichita State University a good school for you?

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Where is Wichita State University?

Wichita State University is located in the urban setting of Wichita, Kansas.

If you want to see Wichita State University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 135 to Wichita, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Wichita State University and Wichita are like without leaving home.

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