Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
94% admitted · $11,789/yr after aid
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 94%
- Open
- Average net price
- $10,307
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Median earnings
- $56,003
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Wichita State University is a public college in Wichita, KS with 10,780 undergraduates. It admits 94% of applicants, and admitted students average 1092 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $10,307 per year ($7,530 for families earning under $30,000). 52% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $56,003 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 94%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 8,637
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 8,200
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 22%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing470–610
200800
SAT Math435–630
200800
ACT Composite17–25
136
What Wichita State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $19,966
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,948
- Out-of-state tuition
- $20,613
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$7,530
- $30–48k$6,774
- $48–75k$9,000
- $75–110k$12,533
- $110k+$17,409
Get a personal estimate with Wichita State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Freshman retention
- 69%
- Median earnings
- $56,003
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,120
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 10,780
- Student–faculty ratio
- 19:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 35%
- White54%
- Hispanic18%
- Black7%
- Asian8%
Wichita State University FAQ
What is Wichita State University's acceptance rate?+
Wichita State University admits 94% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Wichita State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 470–610 on SAT Reading and Writing and 435–630 on SAT Math; the average total is 1092.
What ACT score do you need for Wichita State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–25.
Is Wichita State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Wichita State University?+
In Fall 2023, 8,637 students applied to Wichita State University and 8,200 were admitted; 1,786 enrolled.
Does Wichita State University consider legacy status?+
No. Wichita State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Wichita State University require an essay?+
Wichita State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Wichita State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $19,966 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,307.
What is Wichita State University's graduation rate?+
52% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 156125 · How we use this data
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