Can you get into Wichita State University?

Wichita, KS · Public · 10,780 students Here’s the class that got in. See where your numbers land in it.

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The admitted class · 2024

Here’s what it took to get in.

Acceptance rate

94.0%

SAT middle 50%

905–1240

median 1102

ACT middle 50%

17–25

median 23

Testing

Optional

8% submitted an SAT

Graduation rate

51%

within six years

Reported by the college

What does Wichita State University actually read?

Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It’s the most useful thing they say about admissions. Almost nobody reads it. Say the essay counts a lot here and class rank doesn’t count at all. That tells you where to put your work.

  • Very important

    The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.

    • Grades
    • Course rigor
    • Class rank
  • Considered

    Looked at, but not decisive on its own.

    • Test scores
  • Not considered

    Reported as playing no part in the decision.

    • Essay
    • Recommendations
    • Legacy
    • Work experience

From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Wichita State University considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it doesn’t ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set, Spike uses that instead.

Real cost · 2024 data

What do families actually pay?

The sticker price is $21,780. Almost nobody pays it. Here’s what families pay at Wichita State University by income, after grants and scholarships:

  • Under $30k$9,734
  • $30k–$48k$9,696
  • $48k–$75k$13,564
  • $75k–$110k$16,893
  • Over $110k$19,184

U.S. Department of Education data: average net price a year for first-time students who got aid. Your own number depends on your family’s finances.

Common questions

What do students ask about Wichita State University?

What’s Wichita State University’s acceptance rate?

Wichita State University admits 94.0% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).

What SAT score do you need for Wichita State University?

The middle 50% of admitted students score between 905 and 1240. A score above 1240 clears the 75th percentile. Below 905, the rest of your application has to do more of the work, or you can apply test-optional.

Is Wichita State University test-optional?

Yes, Wichita State University is currently test-optional. Send a score if it lands in or above the admitted middle 50%.

What does Wichita State University look for in an application?

Wichita State University says it weighs grades, course rigor, class rank most heavily. What it lists as not considered is worth knowing too. Work you put there doesn’t count here.

How much does Wichita State University actually cost?

The sticker price is $21,780. The average family pays $13,194 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $9,734 a year on average.

What Spike does with this

Use the Wichita State University read in your plan.

Spike ties your numbers to your courses, testing, essays, and activities. It does the same for the rest of your college list.

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