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Wichita State University

Wichita State University Shockers
Wichita State University Shockers
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, Kansas 67260-0124
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Wichita State University

1845 Fairmount
Wichita, Kansas 67260-0124
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Wichita State University at a Glance

Wichita State University is a large, primarily nonresidential public college located in the city of Wichita, Kansas. Currently, there are roughly 18,365 students enrolled, 45% of which are male and 55% female. Athletically, Wichita State University is an NCAA I school and is part of the Missouri Valley Conference.

General Information

Student Count:18,365
Gender Ratio:45% Male, 55% Female
Academic Calendar:Semester
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's, Associate's and Master's
School Setting:Large four-year, primarily nonresidential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting: City
School Type:Public State College
Religious Affiliation:Not applicable

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$4,497
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$12,531
Yearly Room:Not Reported
Yearly Board:Not Reported
In-state Cost (On Campus):$15,051
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$23,085

Contact Info

Financial Aid Website | Admissions Website
General Phone:(316) 978-3456
Athletic Phone:(316) 978-3251

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:1,266 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:19
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:No
On-campus Day Care:Yes

Wichita State University Admissions & Academics

On average, Wichita State University has around 2,964 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Recommended
SAT/ACT:Recommended
AP Credit:Accepted
Letters of Rec:Not required
Class Rank:Recommended
Transcript:Recommended
College Prep:Recommended
Life Experience:Accepted
Dual Credit:Accepted
TOEFL:Required
Competencies:N/A
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:2,964
Male Applicants:1,466
Female Applicants:1,498
% Male Applicants:49%
% Female Applicants:51%
Total Admitted:2,622
Admitted Males:1,279
Admitted Females:1,343
% Admitted Males:49%
% Admitted Females:51%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:104
Percent Who Submit SAT:8%
ACT Scores Submitted:1,235
Percent Who Submit ACT:89%

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:470
25th% Math:500
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:N/A
75th% Reading:600
75th% Math:623
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:N/A

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:20
25th% Math:19
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:21
75th% Reading:26
75th% Math:26
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:26

Wichita State University Athletics
"Home of the Shockers"

General Shockers Sports Info

Division:NCAA I
Conference:Missouri Valley Conference
Team Colors:Black and Yellow
Stadium Name:Cessna Stadium
Stadium Capacity:31,500
Gym Name:Charles Koch Arena
Gym Capacity:10,656

Shockers Contact Info

Phone:(316) 978-3456
Athletic Phone:(316) 978-3251
Website:http://www.wichita.edu
Athletic Website:http://www.goshockers.com

Wichita State University Campus & Student Body

Wichita State University offers a total of 64 different majors and 3 degree award levels: Bachelor's, Associate's and Master's.

Student Body Info

White:65.6%
Non-resident:9.7%
Unknown:7.7%
Asian:5.5%
Afr. American:5.5%
Hispanic:4.8%
Nat. American:1.0%
Multi-Ethnic:0.2%
Pac. Islander:0.0%

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Not Applicable
Distance Learning Program:Yes
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:No
Weekend Classes:No
Remedial Services:Yes
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYesYes
Business Management & MarketingYesYes
Communication & JournalismYesYes
Computer ScienceYesYes
EducationYesYes
EngineeringYesYes
Engineering TechnologiesYesYes
English & LiteratureYesYes
Ethnic & Cultural StudiesYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYesYes
Health ProfessionsYesYesYes
HistoryYesYes
Interdisciplinary StudiesYesYes
Law Enforcement & Protective ServicesYesYes
Liberal ArtsYesYesYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYesYes
Natural ResourcesYes
Parks, Recreation & LeisureYesYes
PhilosophyYes
Physical ScienceYesYes
PsychologyYesYes
Public Administration & Social ServiceYesYes
Social ScienceYesYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYesYes

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