Wichita State University
http://www.wichita.edu1845 Fairmount, Wichita, Kansas 67260-0124
(316) 978-3456
Wichita State University is committed to providing comprehensive educational opportunities in an urban setting. Through teaching, scholarship and public service the University seeks to equip both students and the larger community with the educational and cultural tools they need to thrive in a complex world, and to achieve both individual responsibility in their own lives and effective citizenship in the local, national and global community. High quality teaching and learning are fundamental goals in all undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs. Building on a strong tradition in the arts and sciences, the University offers programs in business, education, engineering, fine ...show more »
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Public |
| Special Learning Opportunities | Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities Study abroad |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers On-campus day care for students' children |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Less than one year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree - research/scholarship Doctor's degree - professional practice |
| Campus Setting | City: Large |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At Wichita State University, 81.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 37.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $3,000), and 46% receive loans ($7,026 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,350. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Wichita State University is $9,563 per year. |
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| Yearly Tuition | |
| Tuition Undergrad in State | $5,467 |
| Tuition Undergrad Out of State | $13,501 |
| Tuition Graduate in State | $3,750 |
| Tuition Graduate Out of State | $10,674 |
| Living Costs | |
| Total Expense in State on Campus | $15,051 |
| Total Expense Out of State On Campus | $23,085 |
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In Fall 2009, 2,964 people applied to Wichita State University. Of the applicants, 88.0% were admitted (87.0% male & 90.0% female ) and 53.0% accepted (52.0% male and 53.0% female) Of the 11,540 undergraduate students at Wichita State University, 29.0% are part-time. A majority (70.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 58.0% of the 3,061 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 89.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 70.0% |
| Part Time Retention Rates | 40.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 17.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 42.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 42.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Admissions Office Phone | (316) 978-3456 |
| Admissions Office Email | http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/contactus/webmaster.asp? |
| Admissions Office Address | 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, Kansas 67260-0124 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://capitol.wichita.edu/sre1001/Default.aspx |
| Admissions Website | http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/admissions/admissions.asp (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=ugrad%26p=/apply |
| Application Fee | $30 |
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In order to be accepted to Wichita State University, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 470 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 600 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 500 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 623 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 21 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 26 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 20 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 26 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 19 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 26 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies | 9 | ||||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other | 2 | ||||
| Women's Studies | 7 | ||||
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 15 | 5 | |||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 15 | 5 | |||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 391 | 54 | |||
| Accounting | 77 | 8 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 99 | 46 | |||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 34 | ||||
| Finance, General | 60 | ||||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 22 | ||||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 16 | ||||
| Management Information Systems, General | 25 | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 58 | ||||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 82 | 7 | |||
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 82 | ||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 7 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 20 | 14 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 20 | 14 | |||
| Education | 0 | 152 | 111 | 2 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 0 | 2 | |||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 11 | ||||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 0 | 53 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 30 | 2 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 87 | ||||
| Music Teacher Education | 16 | 7 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 0 | 13 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 36 | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | ||||
| Engineering | 12 | 142 | 142 | 9 | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | 40 | 8 | 1 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 11 | ||||
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | 24 | 84 | 4 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 12 | 10 | 26 | 4 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 2 | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering | 55 | 24 | 0 | ||
| Engineering technologies/technicians | 0 | 1 | |||
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 1 | ||||
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 0 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 32 | 7 | |||
| Creative Writing | 5 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 32 | 2 | |||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 13 | 2 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 13 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 7 | 26 | 184 | 72 | 31 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 4 | ||||
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 5 | ||||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 15 | ||||
| Communication Disorders, General | 21 | 17 | 2 | ||
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 26 | 12 | |||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 15 | ||||
| Nursing Science (MS, PhD) | 7 | 117 | 28 | ||
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 24 | ||||
| Physician Assistant | 27 | ||||
| Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) | 0 | 0 | |||
| History | 25 | 6 | |||
| History, General | 25 | 6 | |||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 43 | 160 | 2 | ||
| General Studies | 156 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 43 | 4 | 2 | ||
| Mathematics and statistics | 6 | 8 | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | 8 | 1 | ||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 4 | 9 | |||
| Gerontology | 1 | 9 | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | ||||
| Natural resources and conservation | 9 | ||||
| Natural Resources Management and Policy | 9 | ||||
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 75 | 41 | |||
| Health and Physical Education, General | 8 | ||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 36 | 0 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 39 | 33 | |||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 3 | ||||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 36 | 6 | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 25 | 6 | 3 | ||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 9 | 0 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | 0 | |||
| Psychology | 4 | 86 | 16 | 15 | |
| Educational Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 86 | 15 | 15 | ||
| School Psychology | 4 | ||||
| Public administration and social service professions | 17 | 58 | 67 | ||
| Public Administration | 17 | 13 | |||
| Social Work | 58 | 54 | |||
| Security and protective services | 64 | 18 | |||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 61 | 18 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 3 | ||||
| Social sciences | 57 | 27 | |||
| Anthropology | 10 | 9 | |||
| Economics, General | 7 | 13 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 | ||||
| Sociology | 23 | 5 | |||
| Visual and performing arts | 77 | 24 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 25 | 6 | |||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 0 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||||
| Graphic Design | 18 | ||||
| Music, General | 16 | 18 | |||
| Music, Other | 7 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 5 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 0 | ||||
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