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community events
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14 ncaa division i sports, including: basketball, volleyball, track & field, softball, and baseball
12,300+
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INTERNSHIPS and ON-CAMPUS JOBS
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
find your people, whatever you’re into
INCLUDED in the shocker experience:
games bowled annually at the Rhatigan Student Center
YMCA and GoCreate memberships, city of Wichita bus rides, tickets to home athletic events and fine arts performances, plus access to the Math Lab, Writing Center and tutoring Rhatigan Student Center
Braeburn Square
Steve Clark YMCA and Student Wellness Center Ulrich Museum of Art
Charles Koch Arena
Corbin Education Center
18,458
of classes have
49 or fewer students
kansas’ largest city closer than you think.
1120
2½ hours from oklahoma city 2½ hours from kansas city 5 hours from dallas––fort worth
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ITEMS DISTRIBUTED BY THE
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average gpa of incoming freshmen
638,123
square feet of residence halls on campus
89%
HIGHEST FIRST-YEAR EMPLOYMENT & SAL ARIES for ks jobs
5,192
– according to ks regents data
Shocker Success Center
Shocker Hall
Woolsey Hall Shocker Studios
The Suites
coming soon Crossland Stadium
WuShock
Meet our
mascot,
(Wu for short) is a big, bad, muscle-bound bundle of wheat and the #1 supporter of Wichita and Wichita State.
Founded: 1895 Colors: BL ACK & YELLOW athletics accolades: • 24 National Bowling Championships • 1 National Cheer Championship • 1 National NCAA Baseball Championship
• 2 NCAA Basketball Final Fours • 1 NIT Basketball Championship • 2 NCAA Bowling Final Fours
Campus Safety: The Wichita State Police Department is rated in the top 20 by the national campus safety organization, Safe Campus, with 30 full-time commissioned officers who have a 24/7 presence on campus. Services offered include vehicle jump starts, safety escorts, patrols and community engagement. Students can access Rave Guardian, a free mobile app that turns smart phones into personal safety devices while on campus.
70 8
undergraduate degree programs
colleges
230
• Barton School of Business • College of Education • College of Engineering • College of Fine Arts
business Accounting Business Administration Economics •Real Estate Entrepreneurship •Real Estate Finance •Real Estate Hospitality Human Resource Management Information Technology & Management Information Systems International Business Management •Leadership •Project Management Marketing •Digital Marketing •Real Estate
• College of Health Professions • College of Innovation and Design • Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College • Fairmount College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
fine arts
honors
Art •Art History •Art Education •Studio Art -Applied Drawing -Ceramics Media -Community & Social Practice -Painting -Photo Media -Print Media -Sculpture Graphic Design Media Arts •Acting for Digital Arts •Animation •Audio Production •Collaborative Design •Filmmaking •Game Design Music education •Composition •Music Industry Studies Early Childhood Unified •Performance Elementary Education Unified -Commercial Music Middle Level Education -Instrumental Organizational Leadership & Learning -Jazz Studies •Corporate & Organizational Wellness -Piano •Digital Transformation -Piano Pedagogy •E-commerce Strategy -Vocal •Education & Innovation Music Education •Emergency & Public Service Leadership •Instrumental •Hospitality Management •Keyboard •Industrial Automation & Robotics •Special Education PreK-12 Education •Vocal •Physical Education Performing Arts •Spanish •Acting •French •Dance Secondary Education •Design & Technical Theatre Sport Management •Musical Theatre Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP) •Theatre
engineering Aerospace Engineering Applied Engineering •Civil & Environmental Engineering •Engineering Management •Process Automation Biomedical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Cybersecurity Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Product Design & Manufacturing Engineering
areas of study
Honors Baccalaureate
innovation & design Innovation Design
liberal arts & sciences
American Sign Language Anthropology Associate of Art Associate of Science Biological Sciences Chemistry Communication •Communication Studies •Integrated Marketing •Journalism and Media Production Criminal Justice •Courts and Law •Criminal Intelligence Economics English •Creative Writing •Language and Literature Field Majors •Biochemistry •Chemistry/Business •Forensic Science •International Studies •Women’s Ethnicity and •Intersectional Studies General Studies Geology History Homeland Security Linguistics, Applied Mathematics/Statistics Modern and Classical Languages and Literature •Bilingual health professions •French •Latin Athletic Training •Spanish Audiology Philosophy Communication Sciences & Disorders Physics Dental Hygiene Political Science Exercise Science Pre-professional Programs •Strength & Conditioning •Chiropractic Health Administration •Dentistry Health Management •Law Health Science •Medicine Medical Laboratory Sciences •Optometry Nursing •Pharmacy Physical Therapy •Podiatry Physician Associate •Veterinary Medicine Speech Language Pathology Psychology Social Work Sociology
wichita.edu/majors
welcome to wichita Wichita is the largest city in Kansas and has ranked nationally: • Top 10 Best Cities for New College Grads • Top 10 Best Places to Live • Top 10 Most Affordable U.S. City • Top 10 U.S. Advanced Industry Hotspot • Top 10 Happiest Cities • Top 10 Surprising Foodie Cities • Top 10 Best Value Cities • Top 10 Best Cities to Relocate
on-campus dining and hotel scene
study abroad Each year, hundreds of Shockers visit nearly 20 countries through study abroad programs, often paying wichita state tuition rates during the experience. wichita.edu/studyabroad
SCHOLARSHIPS freshman merit & academic scholarships: four-year awards Dec. 1 priority consideration date. Renewable scholarships based on merit and academics spread over four years.
Awards in bold and listed first are for residents and students qualifying for tuition discounts.
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Awards for students paying out-of-state tuition rates are listed second.
GPA 3.0-3.24
3.25-3.49
3.50-3.74
3.75-3.89
3.9 or above
GPA ONLY (NO ACT/SAT) $4,000 / $6,000 $4,000 / $6,000 $6,000 / $10,000 $6,000 / $10,000 $8,000 / $12,000 ACT 21-23, SAT 1060-1150 $6,000 / $10,000 $6,000 / $10,000 $8,000 / $12,000 $10,000 / $16,000 $12,000 / $18,000 ACT 24-25, SAT 1160-1220 $6,000 / $10,000 $8,000 / $12,000 $10,000 / $16,000 $12,000 / $18,000 $12,000 / $18,000 ACT 26-27, SAT 1230-1290 $6,000 / $10,000 $8,000 / $12,000 $10,000 / $16,000 $12,000 / $18,000 $14,000 / $22,000 ACT 28-29, SAT 1300-1350 $8,000 / $12,000 $10,000 / $16,000 $12,000 / $18,000 $14,000 / $22,000 $14,000 / $22,000 ACT 30 or above, SAT 1360 or above $8,000 / $12,000 $10,000 / $16,000 $12,000 / $18,000 $14,000 / $22,000 $16,000 / $24,000
transfer merit scholarships: two-year awards
Feb. 1 priority consideration date. Renewable scholarships of $2,000 or $3,000 based on merit split over two years.
• $6,000 for students with a 3.5 to 4.0 transfer GPA. • $4,000 for students with a 3.25 to 3.49 transfer GPA. Details at: wichita.edu/scholarships Admitted students can search for more scholarships at: wichita.edu/scholarshipuniverse
APPLICATION CHECKLIST Take the ACT/SAT and send official scores to Wichita State (high school students).
Submit official transcripts from all previous colleges (transfer students).
Apply for admission at wichita.edu/apply.
Apply for financial aid at studentaid.gov when the FAFSA opens.
Submit $40 application fee.
APPLIED LEARNING AND STUDENT SUCCESS wichita state’s 120-acre innovation campus is designed to blur the lines between learning and doing. With nearly 50 businesses, organizations, and startups located right on campus, students have direct access to internships, jobs, research opportunities, and professional networks. It’s not unusual to see Shockers moving seamlessly from a classroom or lecture to an internship or research lab on the Innovation Campus — all without leaving campus. This environment accelerates growth, fuels creativity, and gives students a real edge in their fields.
each year hundreds of shockers intern with our innovation campus partners including:
WICHITA STATE GRADS have the HIGHEST FIRST-YEAR EMPLOYMENT in Kansas and the HIGHEST SALARIES OF ALL KANSAS UNIVERSITIES.
• Dassault Systemes • ATF – US Federal Agency • Boeing • Textron Aviation
— kansas board of regents
• Airbus • Deloitte • YMCA • NetApp
SHOCKER SAVINGS Out-of-state students can take advantage of numerous tuition discount programs including:
Yuridia • kansas city, mo
shocker city partnership
Residents of Colorado Springs, Denver, Pueblo, Lincoln, Omaha, Grand Island, Ames, Des Moines, Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Little Rock, Oklahoma City, Stillwater, Tulsa, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio or Houston are eligible to receive regular in-state tuition rates through the Shocker City Partnership (save nearly $44,750 spread over four years).
Charli • claremore, ok
Beckett • kansas city, mo
shocker select A 33% discount on out-of-state tuition for residents of Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas (save more than $28,400 spread over four years).
Kate • aurora, co
midwest student exchange program (msep) A 33% discount on out-of-state tuition for residents of Indiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin who meet the program’s qualifications for major, test scores and GPA (save more than $28,400 spread over four years).
Abigail • dallas, tx Avery • lincoln, ne
legacy students Nonresident students whose parents/grandparents graduated from Wichita State may be eligible for in-state tuition, a savings of more than $44,750 spread over four years. For details and additional discounts for military students/families, visit wichita.edu/shockersavings.
Santiago • little elm, tx
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Freshman Students:
Transfer Students:
• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.25 on a 4.00 scale, OR
• Achieve a 2.0 transfer cumulative GPA for general admission to Wichita State.
• Achieve an ACT composite score of 21 or higher OR or a minimum SAT (test optional for admission) composite score of 1060.
• Visit wichita.edu/transfergateway to see how your credits will transfer toward a Wichita State degree.
• AND if applicable, achieve a 2.0 GPA on all college credit taken in high school.
wichita.edu/getadmitted
students worked in
12,328
internships, applied learning experiences and on-campus positions
students earned approximately
students worked with approximately
in applied learning jobs
organizations
$39.2 million
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support for every step shocker success center Provides math and writing labs, supplemental instruction, tutoring, Tech Help Desk, and access to The Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker with food, school supplies, and clothing.
shocker career accelerator Provides assistance in finding employment, resume development, LinkedIn profile building, networking, career counseling and access to a professional photo booth.
ESTIMATED COSTS*
*Tuition, fees and housing based on 2026-27 rates. Rates change from year to year.
SHOCKERS RECEIVE $120 MILLION+ each year in FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS, and 88% of freshmen receive financial aid. required tuition and fees: • 15 credit hours per semester
residents, shocker city and online: $10,329/year midwest student exchange program (msep) and shocker select: $14,417/year nonresidents: $21,517/year
housing and meal plans: costs include:
• All utilities, laundry and Wi-Fi • Unlimited meals • $150 Dining Dollars toward any campus dining facility
shocker hall
(freshman students)
books: $1,200/year (estimated) parking: $150/year (optional) athletics tickets: Included fine arts tickets: Included
$12,100/year
ymca membership: Included
the suites at wichita state
city bus pass: Included
(freshman students)
$13,910/year
the flats at wichita state* (transfer students)
$12,170/year
*Transfers have additional value-priced & fewer quantity meal options available.
gocreate makerspace membership: Included math lab, writing center, & tutoring: Included kiah duggins shocker support locker and career closet: Included
wichita.edu/value
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VISIT CAMPUS AND LEARN MORE Schedule your visit online at wichita.edu/visit or give us a call at (316) 978-3085 to discover everything Wichita State has to offer.
Ready to see more of our 330-acre campus in the heart of Wichita? Take a virtual tour of Wichita State at:
wichita.edu/virtualtour
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NetApp
John Bardo Center Hub for Advanced Manufacturing and Research
National Institute for Aviation Research
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