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Wichita State University
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Annual Tuition
$9,322
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
94.9%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
51.5%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$51,532
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Wichita State University is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Wichita, KS. With a competitive tuition profile of $9,322, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 51.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
94.9%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$37,288
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.7 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$21,532
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$178,032
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$393,352
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Wichita State University is $20,500.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$9,322
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
67.6%
Success
51.5%
In-State Cost
$9,322
Age 25+ Students
22.3%
Carnegie Class
R2: Doctoral — High Research
Working at 6yr
3,486 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Wichita
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$689
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$774
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,017
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Wichita metropolitan area.