Wichita State University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Wichita State University is a public research university in Wichita, Kansas, with about 10,780 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 93.95% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $51,532 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,684
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,194 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 93.95% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 10,780 80.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 51.03%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 36.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 3.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 64.2%
- Average SAT Score: 1092
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 14,986
- Applicants (IPEDS): 8,637
- Room & Board: $12,420 annual estimate
Wichita State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Wichita State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wichita State University?
Wichita State University is located in Wichita, KS (ZIP 67260-0124).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Wichita State University public or private?
Wichita State University is a Public institution.
How much does Wichita State University cost?
Published tuition: $9,684 in-state, $19,869 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $13,194.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| $110,001+ | $19,184 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $38,736.
How hard is it to get into Wichita State University?
Admission rate: 93.95%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1092 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Wichita State University?
Total enrollment: 10,780 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 14,986 students.
Graduate enrollment: 3,376 students.
About 81% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wichita State University?
150%-time completion rate: 51.03%.
First-year retention: 69.3%.
What do graduates of Wichita State University earn?
Median earnings: $44,043 six years after entry; $51,532 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,500.
30.55% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wichita State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Computer Science (540 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (222 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (202 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (188 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other (150 completions)
- Industrial Engineering (137 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (135 completions)
- Psychology, General (121 completions)
- Social Work (118 completions)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General (92 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wichita State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 93.95%; completion rate 51.03%; median earnings $51,532 at 10 years; net price $13,194. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$9,684
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wichita State University was $9,684.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,194
2024 Value
In 2024 Wichita State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,194.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$52,776 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,194 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$38,736 4-Year In-State Tuition
$79,476 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,420 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,250 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$23,354 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$93,416 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wichita State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.55% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
31.72% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Wichita State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Wichita State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,926 | $14,960 | $13,342 |
| 2014 | $7,265 | $15,299 | $11,939 |
| 2015 | $7,528 | $15,851 | $14,945 |
| 2016 | $7,895 | $16,634 | $17,640 |
| 2017 | $8,432 | $17,390 | $14,113 |
| 2018 | $8,270 | $17,452 | $14,876 |
| 2019 | $8,298 | $17,480 | $14,382 |
| 2020 | $8,433 | $17,798 | $14,859 |
| 2021 | $8,800 | $18,165 | $14,372 |
| 2022 | $8,866 | $18,226 | $13,299 |
| 2023 | $9,322 | $19,240 | $13,776 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
93.95% Acceptance Rate
8,637 Total Applicants
8,200 Students Admitted
1,786 First-Time Students Enrolled
21.78% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1092
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Wichita State University reported total enrollment of about 10,780 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (54.3%), Hispanic or Latino (18.1%), and Asian (7.8%). About 30.55% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 36.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
80.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wichita State University in 2024 is 10,780 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 14,986 students. Graduate enrollment is about 3,376 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.3%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 54.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
33.21% 100% Completion Time
51.03% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 33.21% of students graduating from Wichita State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer Science: 68% male / 32% female
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 8% male / 92% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 56% male / 44% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Wichita State University.
Return on Investment
$20,500 Median Student Debt
$51,532 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.78% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
876.43% Return on Investment
4.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wichita State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 150 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Computer Science: 540 completions
2. Elementary Education and Teaching: 222 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 202 completions
4. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 188 completions
5. Computer and Information Sciences, Other: 150 completions
6. Industrial Engineering: 137 completions
7. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 135 completions
8. Psychology, General: 121 completions
9. Social Work: 118 completions
Most popular programs at Wichita State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wichita State University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wichita State University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 64.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,205
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,179
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wichita State University is a public institution located in Wichita, KS, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer Science, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 10,780 students. Student body composition includes White (54.3%), Hispanic or Latino (18.1%), Asian (7.8%). The admission rate is 93.95%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1092. The 150%-time completion rate is 51.03%. Approximately 30.55% of students receive Pell Grants. About 36.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
Wichita, KS 67260-0124
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 150 distinct degree programs, Wichita State University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wichita State University located?
Wichita State University is located in Wichita, KS.
What is Wichita State University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Wichita State University is 94.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 8,637 applicants and 8,200 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Wichita State University cost?
Reported tuition is $9,684 and average net price is $13,194 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,420 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wichita State University?
Wichita State University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 14,986 students, White (54.3%), Hispanic or Latino (18.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wichita State University?
About 36.3% of students at Wichita State University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Wichita State University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Wichita State University reports midpoint SAT about 1092 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Wichita State University earn?
Median earnings are $44,043 six years after entry and $51,532 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wichita State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 51.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wichita State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,500.
Is Wichita State University public or private?
Wichita State University is a public institution located in Wichita, KS.
Is Wichita State University an HBCU?
No. Wichita State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wichita State University a tribal college?
No. Wichita State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.