Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Wichita, KS 67226
About Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a public certificate and vocational school in Wichita, Kansas, serving roughly 2,828 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,805 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $7,238. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,679 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Versus the Kansas median, sticker tuition is 22% below.
- Average net price runs below the Kansas median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 43.28%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,679.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 998% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology | $7,238 | $8,805 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Kansas (state median) | $9,282 | $9,905 | 60 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology really?
Key findings
- Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology charges 31% above the national public median tuition ($7,238).
- Versus the Kansas median, sticker tuition is 22% below.
- Average net price runs below the Kansas median net price.
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $7,238
Finding Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology charges 31% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $7,238. That is 31% above the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Kansas median ($9,282), sticker tuition is 22% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 39% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is $8,805.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $8,805 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $1,100 below the Kansas median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $11,248 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$7,238
Avg. net price
$8,805
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $8,043 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,290 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,880 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,099 |
| $110,001+ | $12,016 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $28,952. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is known for
Top program completions
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide330
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician297
- Welding Technology/Welder158
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist157
- Home Health Aide/Home Attendant114
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology.
Campus
Location
Wichita, KS
City / state
- ZIP
- 67226
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 0.4× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Plains
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Size
Enrollment
2,828
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 9,804
- Full-time share
- 53%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$9,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 22.74%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology 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-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology 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 | $7,042 | $8,450 | $9,247 |
| 2014 | $7,169 | $8,587 | $10,870 |
| 2015 | $7,317 | $8,728 | $11,179 |
| 2016 | $7,323 | $8,735 | $13,797 |
| 2017 | $7,323 | $8,735 | $13,008 |
| 2018 | $6,037 | $6,878 | $13,875 |
| 2019 | $6,776 | $7,743 | $11,308 |
| 2020 | $6,602 | $7,506 | $11,696 |
| 2021 | $5,963 | $6,875 | $10,157 |
| 2022 | $5,715 | $6,578 | $9,776 |
| 2023 | $6,018 | $6,928 | $10,741 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology reported total enrollment of about 2,828 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 51% male and 49% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (47.2%), Hispanic or Latino (26.6%), and Black or African American (15.3%). About 22.74% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
53.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in 2024 is 2,828 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,804 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.2%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
32.46% 100% Completion Time
43.28% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.46% of students graduating from Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 12% male / 88% female
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician: 92% male / 8% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 91% male / 9% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology graduates earn a median of $38,679 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $38,679. Median federal loan debt: $9,500. Average net price used in cost models: $8,805.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology graduates report median earnings of $38,679 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (44 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$2M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Kansas median 0.14× the median ($13.6M)
- Plains median 0.08× the median ($24.1M)
- U.S. median 0.07× the median ($26.4M)
- Kansas median 0.04× the median ($15,453)
- Plains median 0.04× the median ($15,020)
- U.S. median 0.05× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 27.7%
- Kansas median 37.4 pp below median (65.2%)
- Plains median 37.0 pp below median (64.7%)
- U.S. median 30.2 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,342
- Kansas median 0.84× the median ($6,380)
- Plains median 0.74× the median ($7,194)
- U.S. median 0.70× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,261
- Kansas median 0.95× the median ($6,600)
- Plains median 0.77× the median ($8,150)
- U.S. median 0.86× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology at a glance
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a public institution in Wichita, KS, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideAirframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/TechnicianWelding Technology/Welder
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian47.2%Hispanic or Latino26.6%Black or African American15.3%
Schools near Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Other campuses in Wichita, KS when available, plus nearby institutions in Kansas.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Kansas, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology located?
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is located in Wichita, KS.
What is Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology's tuition?
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $7,238 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $8,805 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology cost?
Reported tuition is $7,238 and average net price is $8,805 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,792 annually.
What explains Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($8,805), completion (43.3% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($38,679). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology?
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,804 students, White (47.2%), Hispanic or Latino (26.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology?
About 43.7% of students at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology earn?
Median earnings are $37,617 six years after entry and $38,679 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 43.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology public or private?
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a public institution located in Wichita, KS.
Is Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology an HBCU?
No. Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology a tribal college?
No. Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology 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
- Related geography & profiles
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.