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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
- Website: www.wichita.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 14,226
- College Alias: WSU
- College Mascot: Shockers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - WSU Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.wichita.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,396 | 1,606 | 3,002 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,175 (84%) | 1,368 (85%) | 2,543 (85%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 635 (54%) | 716 (52%) | 1,351 (53%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 71 | 5% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,213 | 90% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 480 | 585 |
| SAT ® Math | 485 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: WSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 85%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 41% | 26% | 16% | 57% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,425 | $3,022 | $1,148 | $2,887 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.1% | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Number in Default | 113 | 117 | 121 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,637 | 3,388 | 2,534 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,804 | $4,516 | $4,231 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,151 | $11,863 | $11,685 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $895 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,580 | $5,276 | $5,070 |
| Other Expenses | $2,915 | $2,970 | $2,715 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,199 | $13,662 | $12,911 |
| Out of State | $21,546 | $21,009 | $20,365 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,704 | $5,416 | $5,126 |
| Out of State | $13,051 | $12,763 | $12,580 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,704 | $5,416 | $5,126 |
| Out of State | $13,051 | $12,763 | $12,580 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 14,226 Undergraduate: 11,161 Graduate: 3,065
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,300 Female: 7,926
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,969 Female: 6,192
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,331 Female: 1,734
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,690 Part-Time: 5,536
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,498 Part-Time: 3,663
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,192 Part-Time: 1,873
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,330 | 9% |
| American Indian | 140 | 1% |
| Black | 777 | 5% |
| Asian | 798 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 653 | 5% |
| White | 9,460 | 66% |
| Unknown | 1,068 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 485 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,232 | 16% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,774 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,272 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,380 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,056 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 704 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 857 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 449 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 17 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,023 | 1,665 | 358 |
| Faculty Status | 820 | 519 | 301 |
| Tenured Faculty | 324 | 307 | 17 |
| Graduate Assistants | 619 | - | 619 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 856 | 556 | 300 |
| Primarily Instruction | 774 | 476 | 298 |
| Primarily Research | 82 | 80 | 2 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 94 | 94 | - |
| Other Professionals | 449 | 418 | 31 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 624 | 597 | 27 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 310 | 294 | 16 |
| Skilled Crafts | 83 | 83 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 177 | 175 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,917 (435) | $73,521 (264) | $56,721 (171) |
| Professor | $89,477 (108) | $92,357 (85) | $78,833 (23) |
| Associate Professor | $68,771 (145) | $71,813 (94) | $63,166 (51) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,437 (110) | $62,200 (60) | $53,921 (50) |
| Instructor | $39,818 (43) | $37,934 (14) | $40,728 (29) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $93,116 (41) | $103,468 (22) | $81,131 (19) |
| Professor | $116,592 (16) | $123,512 (12) | $95,834 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $99,962 (11) | $102,928 (5) | $97,491 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $73,656 (4) | - (-) | $73,656 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $67,716 (476) | $74,378 (286) | $57,687 (190) |
| Professor | $90,241 (124) | $93,433 (97) | $78,771 (27) |
| Associate Professor | $69,689 (156) | $72,439 (99) | $64,913 (57) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,501 (114) | $62,200 (60) | $54,391 (54) |
| Instructor | $39,818 (43) | $37,934 (14) | $40,728 (29) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,225,248 | $892,123 | $1,333,125 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 40% | 60% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 405 | 195 | 210 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 405 | 195 | 210 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 250 | 122 | 128 |
| Golf | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Softball | 22 | - | 22 |
| Tennis | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 24 | - | 24 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $327,453 | $107,138 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $91,498 | $51,811 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 40 | 19 | 21 |
| 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 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (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 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 37%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 42% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 39% |
| Female | 43% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 46% |
| American Indian | 17% |
| Black | 27% |
| Asian | 44% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| White | 43% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 17% |
| 5 Years | 34% |
| 6 Years | 41% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 3 | - |
| Liquor Related | 15 | 10 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 10 | 12 |
| Vehicle Theft | 5 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 2 | 8 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
College Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Wichita State University
- Reviewed on: September 28, 2009
- Rating: 1 / 5
Flag Review - The hardest college courses ive taken yet!!!
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
