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Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 54%
On-time graduation rate 38%

Located in Wichita, Kansas, Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kansas is 75%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,963

Cost of attendance at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in 2022 for students from Kansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average $7,489
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,875

Cost of attendance at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average $17,865
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology received on average $5,049 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,049
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 146 44% $5,792 $845,645
Other Federal Grant 243 73% $5,526 $1,342,745
State Grant/Scholarships 4 1% $1,300 $5,200
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 75 23% $1,281 $96,088
Total Grant & Scholarships 286 86% $5,049 $1,444,033

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology students is 38.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.7%.

38.2%

  • asian 47.1% 8 students
  • African American 18.4% 9 students
  • white 40.1% 95 students
  • unknown 47.1% 8 students
  • hispanic 42.0% 29 students
  • International Students 33.3% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 40.0% 10 students

Service Offerings

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)