by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 11,946 undergraduates in 2020, Wichita State University is a large, public university located in Wichita, Kansas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Wichita State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Wichita State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Wichita State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Wichita State University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Wichita State University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Wichita State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Wichita State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Wichita State University for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Wichita State University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Wichita State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Wichita State University has a comparatively large, student body. There were 11,946 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 8,586 (71.9%). Part-time attendance was 3,360 (28.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 8,586 | 3,360 | 11,946 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Wichita State University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Wichita State University #455 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Wichita State University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Wichita State University Diversity Guide.
Wichita State University has a total of 424 student athletes, 210 men and 214 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $19,792,391 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $19,551,408 |
| Net | $240,983 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Wichita State University Athletics