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Wichita State University

Wichita State University is a public university in a large city in the Wichita, KS metro with 12,856 students and a 94% acceptance rate.

Wichita, Kansas · Public · City, large · 12,856 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division I · American Athletic Conference

Admission rate

94%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,092

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

18–26

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$13,194

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

51%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

68%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$51,532

10 years after entry

Students

12,856

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$9,734
$30,001–48,000$9,696
$48,001–75,000$13,564
$75,001–110,000$16,893
Over $110,000$19,184

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreWichita State University courseCredits
Calculus AB35 hrs. MATH 242
Calculus BC310 hrs. MATH 242 and 243
Biology34 hrs. BIOL 210 (including lab)
Chemistry35 hrs. CHEM 211
Physics 144 hrs. PHYS 213
English Language and Composition33 hrs. ENGL 101
English Literature and Composition33 hrs. ENGL 101
Psychology33 hrs. PSY 111
Show all 37 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB35 hrs. MATH 242
Calculus BC310 hrs. MATH 242 and 243
Biology34 hrs. BIOL 210 (including lab)
Biology48 hrs. BIOL 210 and 211 (including lab)
Chemistry35 hrs. CHEM 211
Chemistry410 hrs. CHEM 211 and 212
Physics 144 hrs. PHYS 213
English Language and Composition33 hrs. ENGL 101
English Language and Composition46 hrs. ENGL 101 and 102
English Literature and Composition33 hrs. ENGL 101
English Literature and Composition46 hrs. ENGL 101 and 102
Psychology33 hrs. PSY 111
Statistics33 hrs. STAT 370
Computer Science A34 hrs. CS 211
Macroeconomics33 hrs. ECON 201
Microeconomics33 hrs. ECON 202
World History: Modern33 hrs. HIST 100 or 104
World History: Modern56 hrs. HIST 100 and 104
Environmental Science34 hrs. BIOL 370 and 371
Physics 244 hrs. PHYS 214
European History33 hrs. HIST 101 or 102
European History56 hrs. HIST 101 and 102
Human Geography33 hrs. GEOG 125
Spanish Language and Culture33 hrs. SPAN 220
Spanish Language and Culture46 hrs. SPAN 220 and 325
Computer Science Principles33 hrs. CS Elective
Art History43 hrs. Art Elective
2-D Art and Design33 hrs. Art Elective
3-D Art and Design33 hrs. Art Elective
African American Studies33 hrs. HIST 309
Business with Personal Finance33 hrs. FIN 140
Comparative Government and Politics33 hrs. POLS 226
Cybersecurity33 hrs. AC 121
French Language and Culture33 hrs. FREN 323
French Language and Culture56 hrs. FREN 323 and 324
German Language and Culture33 hrs. GERM 224
German Language and Culture45 hrs. GERM 224 and 225
German Language and Culture57 hrs. GERM 224, 225, 325
Government and Politics (U.S.)33 hrs. POLS 121
History (U.S.)33 hrs. HIST 131 or 132
History (U.S.)56 hrs. HIST 131 and 132
Latin33 hrs. LATN 204
Latin56 hrs. LATN 204 and 224
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism44 hrs. PHYS 314
Physics C: Mechanics44 hrs. PHYS 313
Precalculus35 hrs. MATH 112
Research33 hrs ENGL 102
Seminar33 hrs ENGL 101
Spanish Literature and Culture33 hrs. SPAN 323
Spanish Literature and Culture46 hrs. SPAN 323 and 400

Source: wichita.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Elementary Education and Teaching222
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse135
Business Administration and Management122
Psychology95
General Studies81
Accounting75
Computer Science73
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies70
Show the other 76 majors
Biology/Biological Sciences68
Finance67
Mechanical Engineering61
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences60
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering58
Marketing/Marketing Management57
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist56
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology55
Digital Arts49
Social Work45
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management39
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration35
Information Technology35
Health/Health Care Administration/Management34
Electrical and Computer Engineering32
Visual and Performing Arts29
Communication26
Communication Sciences and Disorders26
Graphic Design25
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering25
Industrial Engineering23
Political Science and Government22
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other22
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist21
Business/Managerial Economics20
Music Teacher Education18
Computer Engineering17
Organizational Leadership17
Forensic Science and Technology15
Manufacturing Engineering13
Engineering Technologies/Technicians12
English Language and Literature12
English/Language Arts Teacher Education12
Anthropology12
Creative Writing11
Chemistry11
Homeland Security11
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching10
History Teacher Education10
Athletic Training/Trainer10
Communication Management and Strategic Communications9
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies8
Mathematics Teacher Education8
History7
International Business/Trade/Commerce7
Music Performance7
Art/Art Studies7
Mathematics7
Biochemistry7
Applied Engineering7
Fine/Studio Arts6
Sociology6
Foreign Languages and Literatures6
Art Teacher Education6
Early Childhood Education and Teaching6
Journalism6
Jazz/Jazz Studies5
Music5
Women's Studies3
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching3
International/Globalization Studies3
Geology/Earth Science3
Digital Marketing2
Voice and Opera2
Physics2
Applied Mathematics, Other2
Spanish Language Teacher Education2
Biology Teacher Education1
French Language Teacher Education1
Physics Teacher Education1
Applied Linguistics1
American Sign Language (ASL)1
Mathematics and Statistics1
Art History, Criticism and Conservation1
Music Theory and Composition1
Keyboard Instruments1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, American Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, American Athletic Conference

Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Faith groups

Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi

Also

Honors college, Esports, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Wichita, KS

661,217 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT)

Nearest hub airport

Kansas City International (MCI)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 13.7 of 20

Elevation

1,397 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

23°F

July high

92°F

Annual snowfall

12.7 in

Days at 90°F or higher

57 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$820 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size