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About Wichita State University

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Wichita State University is a public research university in Wichita, KS, known for its open access admissions, doctoral research university, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 95%, WSU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,847 students each year. WSU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 960–1240, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. WSU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $7,665 per year; the sticker price of $35,425 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Wichita State University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

95%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1100
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.00 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 960 – 1240 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 19 – 26

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Wichita State University

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Application Strategy
Wichita State uses rolling admissions, so submit your application as early as possible in the fall to get priority consideration for housing and scholarships before funds run out.
Financial Aid — High Impact
Apply before November 1 to be considered for WSU's automatic merit scholarships like the Shocker Excellence Award, which are tied to your GPA and do not require a separate application.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Wichita State University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$35k/yr$9.7k
30k-48k~$35k/yr$9.7k
48k-75k~$35k/yr$13.6k
75k-110k~$35k/yr$16.9k
110k+~$35k/yr$19.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

51%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$44k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
9,272
Undergrad Enrollment
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