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Wichita State University
College admissions information for Wichita State University.
General Information
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Contact Information 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260-0124 www.wichita.edu admissions@wichita.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate Postbaccalaureate certificate Post-master's certificate | Carnegie Classification Research Universities (high research activity) |
| Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. Wichita State University FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 13,964 (10,929 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Large |
| Undergraduate Student Age 68% under 25, 31% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $30 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 2,781 | 1,292 | 1,482 |
| Percent admitted | 82 | 81 | 82 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 51 | 49 | 53 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 75 | 6 |
| ACT | 1093 | 87 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 430 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 472 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $4,516 | $4,231 | $3,908 |
| Out-of-State | $11,863 | $11,685 | $11,362 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $895 | $892 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,276 | $5,070 | $4,900 |
| Other | $2,970 | $2,715 | $3,225 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | |||
| Other | |||
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | |||
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $13,662 | $12,911 | $12,925 |
| Off Campus | $15,432 | ||
| Off Campus with Family | $8,025 | ||
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $21,009 | $20,365 | $20,379 |
| Off Campus | $22,886 | ||
| Off Campus with Family | $15,479 | ||
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
Gooch's birthday bash to aid charity (The Wichita Eagle)
Sep 8 2008
What does an 84-year-old plan for his next birthday celebration? Retired state Sen. Rip Gooch plans to hold a golf tournament to benefit two organizations dear to his heart, throw a front-lawn evening party, and fly an airplane to prove he still can. And he's inviting anyone in the community so inclined to come celebrate with him. "It feels good turning 85 years young," Gooch said of...
At WSU, Allison settling in (for the moment) where Harrah left off (BizJournals)
Sep 8 2008
It’s a different seat, but Rob Allison sees a lot of things around him that make him comfortable.
Apr 16 2008
V to the 10th » by Nora in: SAFER news What to say about New Orleans and V to the 10th? It was a crazy, sleepless, awe-inspiring, deeply moving two days—I am so, so glad we went. I spent Friday and Saturday mostly in the Activist Lounge at the Superdome, talking to students about what they are doing on their campus and what challenges they face. I heard...
Boys College Exposure Showcase
Apr 5 2008
Boys College Exposure Showcase April 26, 2008 1pm-4pm Wichita, Kansas Contact: Duane Freeman - 316-733-7700 Tournament: Boys College Exposure Showcase Dates: April 26, 2008 1pm-4pm Location: Wichita State University Heskett Center Wichita, KS Cost: $65.00 Age Groups: 15-18 Boys Host...
