School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Wichita, KS). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

1845 Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260-0124
Main Phone: (316) 978-3456
Web Site: www.wichita.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 11,116 (full-time equivalent) students. 84.2% of students attend full-time, while 15.8% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 588 male students and 642 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 47.8% of the student body, while females made up 52.2%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (5)%, Hispanic (4)%, Asian (6)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Degree Levels

• Certificate, < 1 year
• Certificate, 1-2 years
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's
• Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Human Resource
• Information Technology
• International Business
• Marketing

• General Communications
• Specialized Communication

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Curriculum And Instruction
• Educational Administration
• Educational Psychology
• Special Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Aeronautical And Aerospace Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial And Engineering Management
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

• Electronic And Computer Technology

• Creative Writing
• General English Language

• Natural Resources Management

• Communication Disorders And Speech Pathology
• Dental Laboratory And Dental Hygienist
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Diagnostics Technician
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical Office
• Nursing
• Public Health
• Rehabilitation Training

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology

• Liberal Arts

• Gerontology

• Law And Legal

• Health And Fitness

• Biology

• Germanic Language And Literature
• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Commercial Art And Design
• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• General Arts
• Music

• Philosophy

• Chemistry
• Geology
• Physics

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology
• School Psychology

• Public Administration
• Social Work

• Entrepreneurship

• Air Transport

School Accreditation

Wichita State University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Wichita State University is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Wichita State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Missouri Valley Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• High-school GPA is recommended.
• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• Secondary school record is recommended.
• Standardized test scores are recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.