GRADUATE SCHOOL
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LEAD BY KNOWING .
at Wichita State University
ADMISSIONS
Our programs prepare students to be immediately successful in their chosen disciplines by providing professional training and the opportunity to use classroom learning to solve real-world problems. Wichita State provides opportunities for our students to become leaders and innovators.
Whether through assistantships, research projects, internships, or industry partnerships, our graduate students gain tangible experience that directly supports their academic and professional goals. Shockers do not just study innovation, they lead it. Shaping their fields and communities with knowledge, purpose, and impact.
GRAD COORDINATORS IN THEIR ROLE
Graduate coordinators play a key role in supporting students and faculty within their academic programs. Coordinators oversee application evaluations, facilitate admission recommendations, and manage academic performance, degree completion and policy exceptions.
While specific duties may vary by program, grad coordinators are essential to maintaining academic standards and student success.
INNOVATIVE RESEARCH IN ACTION
Graduate students at Wichita State get hands-on experience through guaranteed applied learning and research opportunities.
Many work with industry leaders on Wichita State's Innovation Campus, earning credit, income and real-world experience along the way.
With strong ties to nearly every industry connected to our degree programs, students train like professionals while earning their graduate degrees.
400 M $ MORE THAN
8# IN RESEARCH AWARDS AND CONTRACTS
the National Science Foundation ranks Wichita State for aerospace engineering R&D expenditures
1# in industry-funded engineering R&D expenditures
2# top university in total engineering R&D expenditures
Situated on 120 acres of Wichita State University campus is the Innovation Campus, home to industry and research powerhouses:
• Airbus Americas
• Spirit AeroSystems
• Textron Aviation
• NetApp
• ATF Center for Excellence
• National Institute for Research and Digital Transformation
WSU has partnered with these companies and organizations to build community partnerships that pioneer research, invention and product development.
At Wichita State, graduate students are part of a vibrant research community led by faculty who are nationally recognized for their innovation and impact.
In the past year alone, WSU secured nearly in research funding, fueling projects that extend from the lab to the community.
56 M $
Graduate students work alongside mentors who are deeply invested in their growth, offering real-world experience that brings research to life.
It is a place where bold ideas thrive and where your work can make a real difference.
APPLIED LEARNING
Wichita State connects graduate students with real-world research through industry- and agency-sponsored collaborations.
Our programs are designed to help you build practical skills, expand your professional network and launch your career.
With applied learning at the core of your experience, you’ll be prepared to lead in your field.
there’s never been a better time to INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE.
PRIDE POINTS
Many students seeking higher education are the first in their family to do so. Almost half of Wichita State students are first-gen students, and we make it a priority to surround them with a community support and resources.
Learn more about our first-gen commitment:
GROWING OPPORTUNITIES
The Wichita Biomedical Campus is a state-of-the-art hub for health care education and research in downtown Wichita.
Built in collaboration with the University of Kansas, the campus will offer students immersive, hands-on learning environments that mirror real-world clinical settings.
Construction on Phase I of the Wichita Biomedical Campus will be completed in 2027.
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FINE ARTS
Fine arts and music foster a vibrant creative community that enriches both campus life and the region’s cultural identity.
Through mentorship and collaboration with distinguished faculty and peers, students grow as confident artists and innovators.
Their art inspires connection, sparks public dialogue, and brings artistic vision to life through performances, exhibitions, research, and more.
ULRICH MUSEUM
The campus-based Ulrich Museum of Art offers contemporary and modern art exhibitions yearround in four galleries.
Learn more about the Ulrich Museum, its exhibitions, and upcoming events at Ulrich.Wichita.edu.
BEST-KEPT SECRET IN
THE MIDWEST
Wichita State offers the greatest value of any higher-ed institution in the region.
Along with rigorous and practical degree programs, the Shocker value gives access to …
• A highly ranked research institution, Wichita State students have access to state-of-the-art laboratories, applied learning opportunities and exceptional faculty engagement.
• More than 100 graduate programs including master’s, doctoral and certificates across our colleges.
• Opportunities for applied learning or research experience. This gives Shockers in every major the chance to gain practical experience, build a professional network and earn your degree.
ABOUT WICHITA
Wichita is the cultural, industrial, business and medical hub of Kansas and the region.
Residents enjoy an affordable cost of living.
Shopping, restaurants and entertainment found throughout the area.
From concerts and theater to art galleries and festivals, Wichita has countless ways to have a good time.
More than of parks for hiking, relaxing and playing. 4,000 acres
The city was ranked among the by Money Magazine. top 10 best big cities
With its storied history in aviation and manufacturing, Wichita is nicknamed the Air Capital of the World.
Get a sneak peek of what our 330-acre campus can offer you.
