Wichita State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,517
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Acceptance rate	91%
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	48%

Located in Wichita, Kansas, WSU Shockers is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 91% indicates that WSU Shockers is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Wichita State University 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.

The student-to-faculty ratio at WSU Shockers is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Kansas is 18-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at WSU Shockers is reported to be 48%, 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 49%.

The retention rate of students at WSU Shockers is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kansas is 75%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at WSU Shockers do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

91.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,800

Cost of attendance at Wichita State University in 2022 for students from Kansas.

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Kansas's average	$7,489
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,165

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

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Kansas's average	$17,865
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at Wichita State University received on average $6,674 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.

$6,674

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	533	35%	$4,590	$2,446,572
Other Federal Grant	556	37%	$4,817	$2,678,322
State Grant/Scholarships	333	22%	$1,191	$396,561
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	987	65%	$4,877	$4,813,461
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,182	78%	$6,674	$7,888,344

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wichita State University students who enrolled in 2015 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 students is 47.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.2%.

47.7%

asian 66.0% 64 students
African American 37.0% 27 students
white 48.8% 391 students
unknown 64.3% 9 students
hispanic 37.8% 62 students
International Students 51.1% 23 students
Mixed Race 37.9% 25 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball American Athletic Conference
Basketball American Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country American Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Wichita State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wichita State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

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

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