# Wichita State University

Wichita, KS. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/wichita-state-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 94% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 8,637 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 8,200 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 470–610 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 435–630 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 17–25 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $19,966 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $10,307 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $7,530 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $6,774 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $9,000 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $12,533 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $17,409 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 10,780 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 52% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $56,003 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,120 (FY2024) |

## What Wichita State University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Required
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 156125. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology