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Wichita State University Computer Science Programs

Wichita State University is a public institution located in Wichita, KS. A Major City Center provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Wichita State University?

Contact information for WSU are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260-0124
Phone:	3169783456
Website:	www.wichita.edu/
Admissions:	www.wichita.edu/admissions/index.php
Financial Aid:	www.wichita.edu/thisis/home/?u=finaid_home

How Do I Get Into WSU?

You can apply to WSU online at: https://wsu-info.org/go/split.htm

WSU is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for WSU

This is what WSU looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into WSU?

WSU has an acceptance rate of 94%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 20% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

6% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 68% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at WSU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 470 and 610. Math scores were between 435 and 630.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 905 to 1240. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at WSU ranged between 17 and 25.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at WSU vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,075	3,830	94%
Women	5,841	5,486	94%

Can I Afford Wichita State University?

The average net price after aid at WSU is $13,776. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$7,529
In-State Fees	$2,155
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,714
Out-of-State Fees	$2,155
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,684
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$19,869

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 13% of students at WSU receive some form of financial aid (1,723 students).

Nearly 60% of students at WSU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,537 per student.

31% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,352.

Student Loan Debt

32% of WSU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,507 per year.

Wichita State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 5,226 students enrolled at WSU. WSU is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 10,493 undergraduate students at WSU, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Wichita State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	776
Black or African American	671
Hispanic	1,710
White	4,994
American Indian/Alaska Native	52
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	10
Two or More Races	524
Non-Resident	1,563

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at WSU break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Kansas	1,340
Oklahoma	126
Texas	120
Missouri	76
Colorado	22

Additionally, approximately 14.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Wichita State University Graduate Student Diversity

3,885 of WSU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at WSU, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Wichita State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	128
Black or African American	163
Hispanic	299
White	2,128
American Indian/Alaska Native	19
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	108
Non-Resident	994

Online Learning at Wichita State University

WSU offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

4,796 undergraduate students at WSU took at least one online class — of those, 3,593 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 558 students took at least one online class and 1,168 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Wichita State University

Below are the computer science degree programs are offered by WSU, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	74	466	—	540
Computer and Information Sciences, General	36	208	—	258
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	—	—	—	41
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	—	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Wichita State University

WSU offers 28 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

WSU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.