Wichita State University
Founded 1895
President Rick Muma (President)
Fees USD 8,868
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
Wichita State University (WSU) is a public research university founded in 1895 in Wichita, Kansas — the “Air Capital of the World.” Enrolling 15,000 students next to Boeing, Cessna (Textron Aviation), Learjet, and Spirit AeroSystems, WSU has the most intensive applied aerospace engineering research partnerships of any university in Kansas. WSU is also known for business, nursing, and education programs.
Colleges
- College of Engineering — ABET-accredited; top aerospace engineering adjacent to Boeing and Cessna
- W. Frank Barton School of Business — AACSB-accredited; aviation business excellence
- College of Health Professions — Nursing, PA, and allied health programs
- College of Education — Teacher preparation for Wichita Unified School District
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~94% | In-State Tuition: ~$8,868