WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (WSU)
- 1845 Fairmount
- Wichita, KS 67260
- OPEID College Code: 00195000
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- General Phone: (316) 978-3456
- President: Donald L. Beggs
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 14,601
- College Alias: WSU
- College Mascot: Shockers
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- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
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- www.wichita.edu
Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Humanities/Social Sciences Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.asp
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Recommended
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Recommended
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,466 | 1,498 | 2,964 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,279 (87%) | 1,343 (90%) | 2,622 (88%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 670 (52%) | 717 (53%) | 1,387 (53%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 104 | 8% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,235 | 89% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 470 | 600 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 623 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 26 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: WSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 81%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 40% | 25% | 20% | 59% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,092 | $3,689 | $1,002 | $4,350 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.8% | 5.4% | 3.1% |
| Number in Default | 120 | 144 | 113 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,468 | 2,627 | 3,637 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $5,467 | $5,085 | $4,804 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,467 | $5,085 | $4,804 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,501 | $12,761 | $12,151 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $945 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,350 | $5,240 | $5,580 |
| Other Expenses | $3,284 | $3,205 | $2,915 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $15,051 | $14,475 | $14,199 |
| In-State | $15,051 | $14,475 | $14,199 |
| Out of State | $23,085 | $22,151 | $21,546 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $6,417 | $6,030 | $5,704 |
| In-State | $6,417 | $6,030 | $5,704 |
| Out of State | $14,451 | $13,706 | $13,051 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,417 | $6,030 | $5,704 |
| In-State | $6,417 | $6,030 | $5,704 |
| Out of State | $14,451 | $13,706 | $13,051 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 14,601 Undergraduate: 11,540 Graduate: 3,061
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,651 Female: 7,950
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 5,291 Female: 6,249
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,360 Female: 1,701
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 9,428 Part-Time: 5,173
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 8,138 Part-Time: 3,402
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,290 Part-Time: 1,771
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,375 | 9% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 902 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 301 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,301 | 16% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,859 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,498 | 24% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,620 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,080 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 690 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 778 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 453 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 21 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,112 | 1,691 | 421 |
| Faculty Status | 807 | 494 | 313 |
| Tenured Faculty | 317 | 294 | 23 |
| Graduate Assistants | 678 | - | 678 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 888 | 569 | 319 |
| Primarily Instruction | 758 | 448 | 310 |
| Primarily Research | 130 | 121 | 9 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 98 | 97 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 466 | 414 | 52 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 660 | 611 | 49 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 322 | 290 | 32 |
| Skilled Crafts | 88 | 88 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 174 | 172 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,173 (405) | $77,256 (237) | $57,770 (168) |
| Professor | $92,716 (118) | $95,486 (93) | $82,410 (25) |
| Associate Professor | $68,921 (116) | $72,647 (69) | $63,451 (47) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,325 (99) | $64,432 (54) | $55,395 (45) |
| Instructor | $40,341 (31) | $39,391 (9) | $40,730 (22) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $89,669 (43) | $95,251 (24) | $82,618 (19) |
| Professor | $117,071 (14) | $118,217 (12) | $110,195 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $88,224 (14) | $84,559 (5) | $90,260 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $80,438 (2) | - (-) | $80,438 (2) |
| Instructor | $65,245 (1) | $65,245 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,575 (448) | $77,318 (261) | $58,769 (187) |
| Professor | $93,042 (132) | $95,628 (105) | $82,984 (27) |
| Associate Professor | $69,273 (130) | $72,413 (74) | $65,123 (56) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,433 (101) | $64,432 (54) | $55,839 (47) |
| Instructor | $40,749 (32) | $40,790 (10) | $40,730 (22) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,377,064 | $975,279 | $1,401,785 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 41% | 59% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 258 | 129 | 129 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 258 | 129 | 129 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 33 | 15 | 18 |
| All Track Combined | 119 | 62 | 57 |
| Golf | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Tennis | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $259,590 | $95,606 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $74,093 | $41,039 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 38 | 18 | 20 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 42% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 38% |
| Female | 46% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 44% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 34% |
| Asian | 48% |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| White | 43% |
| Unknown | 27% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 15% |
| 5 Years | 33% |
| 6 Years | 41% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 10 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 5 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 13 | 15 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 3 | 2 |
| Arson | 3 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Robbery | 3 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 4 | 10 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 5 |
| Arson | 3 | 1 |
Wichita State University Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Wichita State University
- Reviewed on: September 28, 2009
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- The hardest college courses ive taken yet!!!
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
