Wichita State University

Wichita State University is a public, state school that was founded in 1895. It is slightly difficult to get into Wichita State University. The institution enrolls around 15,545 students a year, including 12,406 undergrads.

Wichita State University does not offer early action and does not offer early decision.

Wichita State University Acceptance Rate

Around 55% of applicants get into Wichita State University each year. In 2021, 3,456 out of 6,301 total applicants were accepted.

Wichita State University Application Deadlines

Early Admissions at Wichita State University

Wichita State University does not offer early decision. Wichita State University does not offer early action.

Visit the Admissions tab above to for more on how to apply to Wichita State University.

Financial Aid at Wichita State University

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.

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

Some financial aid is awarded ona first-come, first-serve 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 don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do..

Dorms at Wichita State University

Wichita State University offers housing for up to 1,282 students.

Most Wichita State University students live off campus.

Shocktoberfest, Welcome Fest, and and Convocation are the best-attended events on campus.

Click the Student Life tab above to learn more about the student body and campus life at Wichita State University.

GPA and Test Scores for Wichita State University

Wichita State University is considered slightly difficult to get into, but how hard a school is to get into depends on a lot, including your GPA, test scores, activities, recommendations and essays. Admitted students have an average high school GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. The mean SAT scores for students who get into Wichita State University is 1154. The mean ACT scores is 23.

Is Wichita State University Test Optional?

Wichita State University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

Out of all applicants, 9.2% submitted the SAT. 83.5% submitted the ACT.

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Wichita State University Waitlist 2021

Wichita State University reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in the most recent year.

Is Wichita State University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive 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.

Retention, graduation, and job placement statistics all give valuable information about the quality of the student experience, before and after graduation.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Wichita State University

About 74% of students who start at Wichita State University return for their second year of college. Out of the 1,384 students who started at Wichita State University as first-time freshman, 349 graduate within four years.

Wichita State University's six-year graduation for undergrads is 48%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes and Debt for Wichita State University Grads

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

Based on this information, how does Wichita State University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Wichita State University a good school for you?

How Big is the Endowment for Wichita State University?

Wichita State University's endowment was valued at $350,100,000 in 2021. The school spends $8,301 for each full-time student enrolled.

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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.

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