Wichita State University Admission
Application Fee
$40
Graduate Application Fee
$60
Acceptance Rate
94.85%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
21.88%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,847
SAT Scores
1,100
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 8,899 students have applied and 8,441 students have allowed to admit to Wichita State University (Acceptance rate: 94.85%). WSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 21.88 % where 1,847 students have finally enrolled out of 8,441 admitted students.
WSU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas.
WSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas.
How to Apply to Wichita State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply WSU. WSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/index.php |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://wsu-info.org/go/split.htm |
| Financial Aid | www.wichita.edu/thisis/home/?u=finaid_home |
| Net Price Calculator | webapps.wichita.edu/netprice/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.wichita.edu/thisis/home/?u=veteransupwardbound |
| Disability Service | www.wichita.edu/thisis/home/?u=disserv |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at WSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Wichita State University is 1,100 and the average ACT score is 22. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University | 1,100 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas | 1,021 | 65 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Wichita State University, 140 students submitted SAT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,100 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 483 | 550 | 630 |
| Mathematics | 470 | 550 | 630 |
| Total | 953 | 1,100 | 1,260 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Wichita State University, 1,388 students submitted ACT scores (75% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| English | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 21 | 25 |
WSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Wichita State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |