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Wichita State University, or WSU, is a state-supported university located in the city of Wichita, Kansas, United States. It was founded in 1985. WSU is one of the state universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. The university offers more than 60 undergraduate degree programs in more than 200 areas of study, and over 40 master degrees in more than 100 areas of study. It is organized into several academic divisions which include:
Wichita State University’s sports teams are nicknamed the Shockers. The university is a member of the NCAA Division I.
Wichita, KS is home to Wichita State. Wichita is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Wichita State go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in engineering.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 495 and 650.
Wichita State has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Wichita State has 14,226 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Wichita State offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Missouri Valley Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260-0124
General Phone: (316) 978-3456
http://www.wichita.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 463 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, MIS, international business, human resources |
| Liberal Arts | 380 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, anthropology, foreign language and literature, history, economics, ... |
| Engineering | 329 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, aerospace engineering, engineering management, manufacturing engineering |
| Education and Teaching | 236 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, secondary teaching, educational administration, music teaching, school counseling, physical education teaching, art education, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 213 | psychology, communication disorders, physical therapy, educational psychology, school psychology, physical therapist assistant |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 161 | nursing science, EMT paramedic |
| Family and Social Work | 134 | social work, public administration |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 110 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Medical Support and Technology | 109 | dental hygienist, physician assistant, clinical lab tech, audiology and speech pathology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 94 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Media | 86 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Science | 84 | chemistry, biology, geology, physics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 59 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Music | 40 | music |
| Art Studies | 34 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 22 | mathematics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 21 | commercial art |
| Medical Administration | 12 | health care administration |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 12 | drama, various performing arts |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 6 | natural resources management |
| Religion and Philosophy | 4 | philosophy |
| Medicine | 3 | gerontology, public health |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | electronics tech, industrial tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Wichita State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,692 | 61 |
| Master's degree | 753 | 46 |
| Associate's degree | 75 | 6 |
| Doctor's degree | 60 | 10 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 20 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 9 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 4 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Wichita State had a total enrollment of 14,226 students (10,947 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 91% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
Wichita State offers campus housing for 1,266 of its 10,947 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Wichita, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,069 | 2,638 | 86% | 1,420 | 54% |
| Men | 1,449 | 1,223 | 84% | 681 | 56% |
| Women | 1,620 | 1,415 | 87% | 739 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 495 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 7% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,085 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,761 |
| Room and board | $ 5,240 |
| Books and supplies | $ 945 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,205 |
Financial Aid:
Wichita State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 195000)
Wichita State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 184 | 83 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 63 | 50 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 35 | 57 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 14 | $126,629 | 3 | $101,945 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $97,779 | 8 | $96,485 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $77,056 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 6 | $61,349 | 4 | $58,961 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 25 | $105,192 | 18 | $85,818 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 86 | $96,132 | 22 | $83,416 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 80 | $72,199 | 47 | $64,349 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 69 | $65,256 | 53 | $54,884 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $39,394 | 23 | $40,512 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 12 | $48,576 | 27 | $44,492 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 257 | $75,964 | 172 | $57,567 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Track | Missouri Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 110 | 113 | 223 |
| Track | 45 | 49 | 94 |
| Baseball | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Basketball | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 48 | 65 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Educational Psychology
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wichita State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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