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How strong are the academics at Wichita State University?

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

19:1
Student to faculty ratio
25
Average class size
33%
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 19:1. 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
409
10-19
375
20-29
450
30-39
217
40-49
95
50-99
122
100+
19

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:

72%
First-year retention rate
33%
4-year grad rate
51%
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
General Studies
52.8
86.64
120.48
154.32
188.16
222

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Women's Studies 3
  • Women's Studies 2
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 68
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 55
  • Biochemistry 7
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 122
  • Accounting 75
  • Finance, General 67
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 57
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 35
  • Business/Managerial Economics 20
  • Organizational Leadership 17
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 8
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 7
  • Business Administration and Management, General 7
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 5
  • Finance, General 3
  • Business/Managerial Economics 2
  • Digital Marketing 2
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1
  • Accounting 1
Communication
  • Communication, General 26
  • Communication and Media Studies 26
  • Communication Management and Strategic Communications 9
  • Journalism 6
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 73
  • Information Technology 35
  • Computer Science 1
  • Information Technology 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 222
  • Music Teacher Education 18
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 12
  • History Teacher Education 10
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 10
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 8
  • Art Teacher Education 6
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 6
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 3
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 2
  • Physics Teacher Education 1
  • French Language Teacher Education 1
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 61
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 58
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering 32
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 25
  • Industrial Engineering 23
  • Computer Engineering, General 17
  • Manufacturing Engineering 13
  • Applied Engineering 7
  • Computer Engineering, General 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 22
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 12
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 12
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 12
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 12
  • Creative Writing 11
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
  • Creative Writing 1
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 6
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 2
  • Applied Linguistics 1
  • American Sign Language (ASL) 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 135
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 60
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 60
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 60
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 56
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 34
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 26
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 21
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 10
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 5
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 5
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 5
History
  • History, General 7
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 70
  • Forensic Science and Technology 15
  • Homeland Security 11
  • Homeland Security 2
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 81
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 7
  • Applied Mathematics, Other 2
  • Mathematics and Statistics 1
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 3
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 0
  • Mathematics and Computer Science 0
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 39
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 3
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
  • Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 11
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 3
  • Physics, General 2
  • Physics, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 95
  • Psychology, General 9
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 45
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 22
  • Anthropology, General 12
  • Sociology, General 6
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
  • Sociology, General 3
  • Anthropology, General 2
  • Economics, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Digital Arts 49
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 29
  • Graphic Design 25
  • Music Performance, General 7
  • Art/Art Studies, General 7
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 6
  • Jazz/Jazz Studies 5
  • Music, General 5
  • Voice and Opera 2
  • Keyboard Instruments 1
  • Music Theory and Composition 1
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
  • Stringed Instruments 0
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