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Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas

25,147 Students on Campus
Wichita Location
645,000 Metro Population
25,147 Students on Campus
Wichita Location
645,000 Metro Population

About This Campus

WSU is located in the largest city in Kansas, combining tradition with innovation and taking learning out of the classroom and into the real world - gaining practical experience, building a resume and making connections to get a jump-start on a career. On and off campus, Shockers have access to arts, entertainment, student groups, athletics, and volunteer opportunities. Shocker Hall, The Flats and The Suites provide on-campus living with quick access to all the events and resources the university has to offer. WSU is home to 15 NCAA Division I Teams, plus a wide range of intramural and club sports. WSU's active Greek community is comprised of 13 sororities and 13 fraternities, including Historically Black, Latino, Asian and Muslim Charters. WSU has 70 undergraduate degree programs in more than 230 areas of study. Through the Cooperative Education and Internships program, students earn college credit, professional connections and experience-based learning.

Current students receive free tickets to home athletic and fine arts events

Kansas’ most racially and ethnically diverse college campus

Air Capital in the USA

Helpful Information

We typically send more students to other campuses on exchange than request to exchange to Wichita State so this gives students wishing to exchange a greater chance of being placed at Wichita State. Housing is available on campus as well as many options within a 3 to 4 miles radius of campus.

Location Information

Wichita State University is located in the Northeast section of Wichita with easy access to shopping, restaurants and entertainment.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/17/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/11/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/19/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/14/2027

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Dental Hygiene, Forensic Science, Medical Technology, Nursing

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Students wishing to enroll in upper division business courses numbered 300 and above must be junior standing (60 plus credit hours) and have completed certain prerequisite courses. All 400 level courses in health services management and community development are limited.

OPTIONS:

Honors Access: Yes

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
Limited Closed

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
  • General Eligibility Requirements
  • No students accepted from within my own state, province, or territory
  • No undocumented students accepted (for U.S. campuses only)
  • No DACA students accepted (for U.S. campuses only)
  • No students accepted from campuses within Canada (for Canadian campuses only)
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)? Will Not Accept
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Pay
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/03/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 24
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Housing Fee
$275
Year
Home
Mandatory
Activity Fee
$742.35
Term
Home
Optional
Parking Fee
$75
Term
Home
Optional
IMPORTANT NOTES:

The tuition calculation does not include additional course/major fees. $275 housing deposit includes $75 non-refundable application fee and the $200 prepayment to secure a space. The housing fee is not required if you plan to live off-campus.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/03/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $6860
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Meal plans vary between Shocker Hall, The Flats and The Suites. Please go to wichita.edu/housing to view the meal plan rates available.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2415
  • Campus Meal Plans
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Direct Placement for Spring 2027

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

Direct placement is available for Spring 2027! Apply now and receive an immediate decision.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

Direct placement is not available for this payment plan during Spring 2027.

Priority Placements for Academic Year 27/28

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

Resources

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