Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1886Large citySEVP certified
About
Wichita State University (WSU) is a public research university in Wichita, Kansas, United States, governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. WSU offers more than 60 undergraduate programs across nine colleges, with over 200 areas of study. As of fall 2026, the main campus enrolled 18,003 students, the second-highest in university history. The graduate school provides more than 50 master's degrees, a specialist degree in education, and 13 doctoral programs. WSU holds an R2 classification for high research activity doctoral universities.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$20,613
- Estimated total for international students
- US$30,631
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$9,948
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$19,966
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 10,780
- Graduate students
- 3,376
- International undergraduates
- 5%
- Students per teacher
- 19 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 94%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 470–610 · Maths 435–630
- ACT
- 17–25
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$56,003
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (232)
Bachelor's degrees87 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAmerican Sign LanguageAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsElectrical and Computer EngineeringEnergy Systems Technologies/TechniciansEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental Control Technologies/TechniciansEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGerontologyGraphic CommunicationsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHomeland SecurityHousing and Human EnvironmentsHuman Computer InteractionHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesInternational BusinessInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLeisure and Recreational ActivitiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsManufacturing EngineeringMarketingMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMathematics and Computer ScienceMechanical EngineeringMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, General
Master's degrees63 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputational ScienceComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical and Computer EngineeringEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsManufacturing EngineeringMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching Assistants/Aides
Doctoral degrees11 subjects
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringApplied MathematicsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical and Computer EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)3 subjects
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Associate's degrees1 subject
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Undergraduate certificates33 subjects
Area StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementDanceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEnergy Systems Technologies/TechniciansEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental Control Technologies/TechniciansFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsGraphic CommunicationsHousing and Human EnvironmentsHuman Computer InteractionHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesInsuranceIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesInternational BusinessInternational/Globalization StudiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaterials EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, General
Graduate certificates34 subjects
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesAnthropologyApplied MathematicsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer EngineeringComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsCurriculum and InstructionData ScienceEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsManufacturing EngineeringMaterials EngineeringMusicNanotechnologyPhysical Sciences, OtherPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching Assistants/Aides
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.