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How strong are the academics at Wichita State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

20:1
Student to faculty ratio
25
Average class size
31%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Wichita State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 20:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
388
10-19
414
20-29
424
30-39
225
40-49
67
50-99
147
100+
10

Honors Programs

Wichita State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Wichita State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Wichita State University:

69%
First-year retention rate
31%
4-year grad rate
52%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Wichita State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Elementary Education and Teaching
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Mechanical Engineering
49.6
84.88
120.16
155.44
190.72
226

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Women's Studies 0
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 72
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 60
  • Biochemistry 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 110
  • Accounting 75
  • Finance, General 59
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 54
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 26
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 17
  • Business/Managerial Economics 15
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 13
  • Organizational Leadership 6
Communication
  • Communication, General 35
  • Communication and Media Studies 35
  • Communication Management and Strategic Communications 9
  • Journalism 8
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 70
  • Information Technology 30
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 226
  • History Teacher Education 12
  • Music Teacher Education 9
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 8
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 7
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 7
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 6
  • Biology Teacher Education 6
  • Art Teacher Education 5
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 4
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 3
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 2
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
  • Physics Teacher Education 0
  • French Language Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 79
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 54
  • Industrial Engineering 39
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering 36
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 33
  • Computer Engineering, General 11
  • Manufacturing Engineering 8
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 28
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 28
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 28
  • Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 16
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 11
  • Creative Writing 8
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 11
  • Applied Linguistics 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 125
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 56
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 42
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 42
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 42
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 33
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 26
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 19
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 7
History
  • History, General 12
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 68
  • Homeland Security 12
  • Forensic Science and Technology 9
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 76
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
  • Mathematics and Statistics 1
  • Applied Mathematics, Other 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 8
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3
  • Mathematics and Computer Science 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 0
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 39
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 3
  • Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 16
  • Physics, General 6
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 5
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 103
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 57
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 19
  • Anthropology, General 13
  • Economics, General 4
  • Sociology, General 3
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Digital Arts 41
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 18
  • Graphic Design 15
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 12
  • Music Performance, General 7
  • Music, General 5
  • Art/Art Studies, General 4
  • Jazz/Jazz Studies 3
  • Voice and Opera 3
  • Keyboard Instruments 2
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2
  • Stringed Instruments 0
  • Music Theory and Composition 0

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