Wichita State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,529

3.89% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$14,228

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

93.9%

9,916 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

16,689

61.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

50.9%

836 Graduates

About

Wichita State University is a higher education institution located in Sedgwick County, KS. N/A

In 2024, 4,576 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wichita State University. 54.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,247 degrees), 4.94 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (455 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wichita State University is $7,529, which is $−24,391 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Wichita State University is $7,529, which is $24,391 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,228.

In 2024, 60% of undergraduate students attending Wichita State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,529

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wichita State University was $7,529. The cost of tuition at Wichita State University is $−24,391 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Wichita State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,228

2024 Value

0.31%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Wichita State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,228. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Wichita State University grew by 0.31%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wichita State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,270

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wichita State University was of $13,270 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 11.1% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Wichita State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at Wichita State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.69% with respect to 2023, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wichita State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Wichita State University received 9,916 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 14.8% annual growth. Out of those 9,916 applicants, 9,316 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93.9% acceptance rate.

There were 16,689 students enrolled at Wichita State University in 2024. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Wichita State University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

9,316

Accepted Out of 9,916

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Wichita State University was 93.9% (9,316 admissions from 9,916 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 94.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 14.8%, while admissions grew by 13.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Wichita State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

105

Scores Submitted (2024)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Wichita State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Wichita State University had a total enrollment of 16,689 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Wichita State University is 10,309 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,380. This means that 61.8% of students enrolled at Wichita State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wichita State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.1% White, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.57% Asian, 5.93% Black or African American, 4.57% Two or More Races, 0.533% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0659% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Wichita State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.8%), followed by White Male (23.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.9%), followed by White Male (11.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.85%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wichita State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 16,689 students. The full-time enrollment at Wichita State University is 10,309 and the part-time enrollment is 6,380. This means that 61.8% of students enrolled at Wichita State University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wichita State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wichita State University was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Wichita State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wichita State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
8,190 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,435 enrolled students
Asian
1,097 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wichita State University is 49.1% White, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.57% Asian, 5.93% Black or African American, 4.57% Two or More Races, 0.533% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0659% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 261 students (1.56%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 384 more women than men received degrees from Wichita State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wichita State University is white (2,247 degrees awarded). There were 4.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (455 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wichita State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (840 degrees awarded), Engineering (474 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (159 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wichita State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,578,169 people), Software developers (1,139,741 people), Other managers (579,156 people), Secondary school teachers (536,861 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (406,570 people).

The most specialized majors at Wichita State University in 2024 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (840 degrees awarded), Engineering (474 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (159 degrees), Applied Sciences (8 degrees), and Education (496 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wichita State University are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Wichita State University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (840 degrees awarded), Engineering (474 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (159 degrees), Applied Sciences (8 degrees), and Education (496 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wichita State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,995,038 people), Computer Systems Design (1,192,803 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (589,342 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (541,987 people), and Construction (437,998 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wichita State University.

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common (2024)

188 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Wichita State University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 188 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Wichita State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,096

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,480

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,096 degrees were awarded to men at Wichita State University, which is 0.845 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,480).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wichita State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 368 degrees were awarded to men at Wichita State University in Computer Science, which is 2.14 times more than the 172 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 204 degrees were awarded to men at Wichita State University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 11.3 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 31% of students graduating from Wichita State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,247 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
455 degrees awarded
Asian
238 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wichita State University is white (2,247 degrees awarded). There were 4.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (455 degrees).

1.81% of degree recipients (83 students) did not report their race.

Operations

Wichita State University has an endowment valued at nearly $336M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.37M (1.6%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Wichita State University had a total salary expenditure of 627M. Wichita State University employs 217 Assistant professors, 171 Professors and 170 Associate professors. Most academics at Wichita State University are Female Assistant professor (118), Male Assistant professor (99), and Male Professor (96).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wichita State University are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 436 employees, Management, with 388 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 231 employees.

Endowment

$336M

2024 Endowment

1.49%

growth from 2023

Wichita State University has an endowment valued at about $336M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Wichita State University grew 1.49% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $83.8M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Wichita State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$240M

2024 Salaries

12.3%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Wichita State University paid a median of $240M in salaries, which represents 38.3% of their overall expenditure ($627M) and a 12.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.2% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.68% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$49.8M

Instructional Salaries

565

Number of Employees

In 2024, Wichita State University paid a total of $49.8M to 565 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wichita State University were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 436 employees, Management with 388 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 231 employees.

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