Wichita, Kansas · ★ 3.0 / 5 Overall (1 Student Review)

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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
Wichita State University (WSU) is a public research university in Wichita, Kansas, United States, governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. WSU offers more than 60 undergraduate programs across nine colleges, with over 200 areas of study. As of fall 2025, the main campus enrolled 18,458 students, the highest in university history. The graduate school provides more than 50 master's degrees, a specialist degree in education, and 13 doctoral programs. WSU holds an R2 classification for high research activity doctoral universities.
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Ranked #329 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 970–1250
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1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita, Kansas, 67260-0124
Visit University SiteSAT ERW: 490–630
SAT math: 480–620
ACT composite: 18–26
Total: 16,741
Undergrad: 12,856
Undergrad full-time: 8,564
Graduate: 3,885
Part-time: 6,171
In-state
Tuition: $9,322
Total cost on campus: $27,812
Out-of-state
Tuition: $19,240
Total cost on campus: $37,730
Room & board: $13,790
Books & supplies: $1,250
Receive aid: 89%
Avg grant aid: $7,282
Pell grant recipients: 41%
Rent: $579 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $4.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.14 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $8.27
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.