Wichita State University

Common Data Set 2019-20

SAT Composite 25th

1,043

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings
$51,532
10 yrs after enrollment
Graduation rate
51%
6-year completion
Average net price
$13,194
sticker minus grants
Median debt at grad.
$20,500
federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction299fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

3 TABLES
Address Information
Main Phone Number (Area Code)316
Main Phone Number:978-3456
Admissions Office
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):316
Admissions Phone Number:978-3085
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://wsu-info.org/go/split.htm
Degrees Offered
CertificateX
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX

Enrollment And Persistence

4 TABLES
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents436501285
Hispanic/Latino25415031668
Black or African American, non-Hispanic99694783
White, non-Hispanic100366777490
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic66980
Asian, non-Hispanic117823870
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic0811
Two or more races, non-Hispanic104537585
Race and/or ethnicity unknown29243445
Total16551120413217
Persistence
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
MeasureNumber awarded
Certificate/diploma39
Associate degrees93
Bachelor's degrees2159
Postbachelor's certificates90
Master's degrees709
Post-master's certificates55
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship44
Doctoral degrees, professional practice71
Doctoral degrees, other0
Graduation Rates
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort4691476031219
Did not persist000Not reported
Final cohort4691476030
Completed in less than four years53341621.219
Completed in less than five yearsNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Completed in less than six years291045Not reported
Total completers16175332568
Six-year graduation rate34%51%55%47%
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates. Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
MeasureCurrent cohortPrevious cohort
Initial cohort201512
Did not persist1213
Final cohort201514
Completed program in less than two years15Not reported
Completed program in less than two years at 150% time16Not reported
Completed program in less than four years17Not reported
Completed program in less than four years at 150% time18Not reported
Transfers out19Not reported
Transfers to two-year institutionsNot reportedNot reported
Transfers to four-year institutionsNot reportedNot reported
Retention Rates
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
MeasureValue
Entering cohortNot reported
Still enrolled next fallNot reported
Retention rate71%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

3 TABLES
Admissions Requirements
Total academic units20
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab1
Foreign language0
Social studies3
History3
Academic electives3
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts0
Other (specify)20
Total academic units26
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab1
Foreign language3
Social studies3
History3
Academic electives3
Computer Science3
Visual/Performing Arts0
Other (specify)26
First-time, first-year Profile
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
MeasurePercentNumber
SAT11Not reported
ACTNot reportedNot reported
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT composite10431260Not reported
SAT evidence-based reading and writing510630Not reported
SAT math530640Not reported
ACT composite2027Not reported
ACT math1926Not reported
ACT English2027Not reported
ACT WritingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ScienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ReadingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Other extracted fields
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8008
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69932
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59942
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49915
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3993
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Math: 700-80010
SAT Math: 600-69932
SAT Math: 500-59942
SAT Math: 400-49914
SAT Math: 300-3993
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Composite: 1400-16007
SAT Composite: 1200-139931
SAT Composite: 1000-119948
SAT Composite: 800-99911
SAT Composite: 600-7993
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3611
ACT Composite: 24-2937
ACT Composite: 18-2343
ACT Composite: 12-179
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
Admission Policies
Amount of application fee:30
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:2 years

Transfer Admission

3 TABLES
Fall Applicants
D2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Applied7581110Not reported1868
Admitted691996Not reported1687
Enrolled495678Not reported1173
Application for Admission
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of All
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewRequired of Some
Standardized test scoresRequired of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:______________________________________________________________________ _____________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Common Data Set 2019- 2020
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Transfer Credit Policies
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:15
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/veterans/veteranservices/militarycredit.php

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES
Special Study Options
Accelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Required Course Work
Arts/fine artsX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX

Student Life

4 TABLES
Percent Participating
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)21%
Percent of males who join fraternities2%
Percent of females who join sororities4%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing50%
Percent who live off campus or commute50%
Percent of students age 25 and older2%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)12%
Percent of males who join fraternities3%
Percent of females who join sororities4%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing13%
Percent who live off campus or commute87%
Percent of students age 25 and older23%
Average Age
Average age of full-time students18.3
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18.4
Average age of full-time students21.9
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)23.3
Activities Offered
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Symphony orchestraX
Housing
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX

Financial Aid

5 TABLES
Reporting Year
Academic Year2019-2020 estimated
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$17,747,692
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$2,629,532
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$196,715
Total Scholarships/Grants$22,023,282
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$17,872,714
Federal Work-Study$372,537
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$105,543
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$53,525
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$12,264,638
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,897,133
Total Scholarships/Grants$14,347,668
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$21,707,614
Parent Loans$5,182,565
Graduating Cohort
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.774
Institutional Aid
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
Job skillsX
LeadershipX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
Job skillsX
LeadershipX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Common Data Set 2019- 2020

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

2 TABLES
Student to Faculty Ratio
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio19
Undergraduate Class Size
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
MeasureClass sectionsClass subsections
2-9 studentsNot reported127
10-19 studentsNot reported127
20-29 studentsNot reported136
30-39 studentsNot reported90
40-49 studentsNot reported24
50-99 studentsNot reported4
100+ studentsNot reported15
TotalNot reported0

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

2 TABLES
Diploma/Certificates
Bachelors
J degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
MeasureCertificate/diplomaAssociateBachelor's
AgricultureNot reportedNot reported1%
Natural resources and conservationNot reportedNot reported3%
ArchitectureNot reportedNot reported4%
Area, ethnic, and gender studies0.4%Not reported5%
Communication/journalism3.6%Not reported9%
Communication technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Computer and information sciences2.6%Not reported3.2%
Personal and culinary servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EducationNot reportedNot reported7.1%
EngineeringNot reportedNot reported12.6%
Engineering technologiesNot reportedNot reported1.4%
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics10.3%Not reported0.7%
Family and consumer sciencesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Law/legal studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EnglishNot reportedNot reported1.5%
Liberal arts/general studiesNot reportedNot reported100%
Library scienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Biological/life sciencesNot reportedNot reported6.6%
Mathematics and statisticsNot reportedNot reported0.7%
Military science and military technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Interdisciplinary studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Parks and recreationNot reportedNot reported2.7%
Philosophy and religious studiesNot reportedNot reported0.3%
Theology and religious vocationsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Physical sciencesNot reportedNot reported2%
Science technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Psychology28.2%Not reported5.6%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective servicesNot reportedNot reported4%
Public administration and social services28.2%Not reported2.7%
Social sciencesNot reportedNot reported3.1%
Construction tradesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Mechanic and repair technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Precision productionNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation and materials movingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Visual and performing arts23.1%Not reported3.6%
Health professions and related programsNot reportedNot reported16.5%
Business/marketingNot reportedNot reported20%
HistoryNot reportedNot reported0.6%
OtherNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
TotalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported

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