Wichita State University, KS
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Wichita State University Rankings
Affordability75
Selectivity40
Retention31
Graduation1
Earnings37
Diversity64
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Wichita State University
76%
Bachelor’s
5%
Associate’s
19%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing17%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education8%
Engineering12%
Engineering Technologies1%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs17%
History<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities9%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Wichita State University
96%
Admission Rate
585
Median SAT Math
585
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–650
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)530–640
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Wichita State University
$8K
In-State Tuition
$17K
Out-of-State Tuition
$20K
Average Total Cost
$15K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $18K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $18K | $18K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Wichita State University
48%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
54%
Repayment Rate
$223
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 37% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 15% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 48% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 54% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 62% | 54% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 67% | 59% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Wichita State University
73%
Retention Rate
27%
Transfer Rate
18%
Withdrawal Rate
47%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 21% | 33% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 47% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 49% | 51% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 63% | 43% | 53% |
| Black | 30% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 48% | 50% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38% | 36% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 31% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 53% | 32% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 39% | 39% | 44% |
| Other race | 29% | 33% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Wichita State University
91%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$50K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 87% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $63K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $39K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $40K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at Wichita State University
11,148
Undergraduates
52%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
2,772
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 54% | 59% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 46% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 12% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 59% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 12% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 3% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 21% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Wichita State University, KS
National American University-Wichita
2 miles, E
Old Town Barber College-Wichita
3 miles, SW
Paul Mitchell the School-Wichita
3 miles, NE