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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
2.7Above Average
95%
Open Admissions
52%
Graduation
About Wichita State University
Wichita State University is a public four-year institution located in Wichita, Kansas. With an enrollment of approximately 10,493 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 95%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 52%. Graduates earn a median salary of $51,532 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $13,776 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
95%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
52%
Enrollment
10,493
Total students
Median Earnings
$51,532
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$9,322
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,240
Per year
Average Net Price
$13,776
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
18 – 26
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
480
Median
550
75th
620
200800
ACT Composite
25th
18
Median
23
75th
26
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$19,240/yr
In-State Tuition$9,322/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$13,776/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$55,104
10-Year Earnings
$515,320
ROI Multiple
9.4×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Wichita State University
Student Outcomes
52%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$52k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
10,493
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
