Wichita State University is a public 4-year college in Wichita, Kansas with 10,780 undergraduates. It admits 94% of applicants, costs an average of $10,307 a year after grants and graduates 52% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Wichita State University acceptance rate and admissions
Wichita State University admitted 94% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
905 to 1240
4001600
ACT composite
17 to 25
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 470 to 610, math 435 to 630). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Wichita State University application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Rolling admission
Applications reviewed as they arrive
Application fee through the Common App: $40 for U.S. applicants ($75 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Wichita State University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Wichita State University tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$9,948
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$20,613
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$13,540
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$19,966
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$10,307
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $10,307 a year after grants and scholarships, $9,659 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Wichita State University graduation rate, earnings and debt
52%finished within 6 years69%came back for year two35%get a Pell Grant
52% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $56,003 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $19,120 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Wichita State University$56,003
Kansas median, public 4-year$53,785
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
Wichita State University$19,120
Kansas median$19,120
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 34% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Wichita State University majors and what graduates earn
Wichita State University awarded bachelor's degrees in 67 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer science ($97,335).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Wichita State University
64 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at Wichita State University?
Wichita State University admitted 94% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Wichita State University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $9,948 for in-state students and $20,613 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $10,307 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Wichita State University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 470 to 610 in reading and writing and 435 to 630 in math, and 17 to 25 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Wichita State University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Wichita State University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Wichita State University?
52% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Wichita State University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $56,003 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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