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Wichita State University

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Wichita, KS

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Wichita State University, in Wichita, KS, is a public large school, enrolling around 10,780 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 94% of applicants get in. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer Science, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $97,335/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate94%
SAT range905–1240
ACT range17–25
Undergrads10,780
Yield (admits who enroll)22%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$21,780
4-year grad rate51%
Median earnings, 10yr out$51,532

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans32%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out54%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$56,959/yr
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$52,833/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Managerial Economics$73,166/yr
Accounting and Related Services$69,696/yr
Management Information Systems and Services$67,413/yr
International Business$65,366/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$64,060/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$63,852/yr
Human Resources Management and Services$63,150/yr
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations$61,960/yr
Marketing$52,709/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$50,773/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$97,335/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$81,265/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$51,728/yr
Curriculum and Instruction$51,036/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$47,389/yr
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$94,738/yr
Mechanical Engineering$89,074/yr
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$83,057/yr
Computer Engineering$76,203/yr
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$72,936/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General$77,103/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$46,768/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$75,784/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$69,711/yr
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$61,982/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$55,638/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$48,537/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$48,446/yr
History
History$46,090/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$51,305/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$43,452/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$47,463/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$67,475/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$42,690/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$49,670/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$54,874/yr
Anthropology$47,392/yr
Sociology$42,450/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$37,604/yr
Visual and Performing Arts, General$37,012/yr
Design and Applied Arts$36,723/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,517
Typical room chargeNot reported
Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankRequired
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Wichita State University's acceptance rate?

Wichita State University in Wichita, KS admits approximately 94% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Wichita State University?

Admitted students at Wichita State University typically score between 905–1240 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Wichita State University?

Admitted students at Wichita State University typically score between 17–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Wichita State University cost?

Wichita State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,780 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Wichita State University require students to live on campus?

No -- Wichita State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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