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Interested in attending Wichita State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Wichita State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

62
%
Acceptance rate
1115
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Wichita State University?

62%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Wichita State accepted 62% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 8,227 people applied and 5,080 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
2985 / 4836 (62%)
Men
2095 / 3391 (62%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Wichita State University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

34%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 34% ended up enrolling at Wichita State University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Wichita State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Wichita State considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Class Rank

Considered

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Wichita State University?

1115
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

18% of freshmen who attended Wichita State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 42% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Wichita State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

5%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

76%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
483
Math Mean
553
75th Percentile
620
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
500
Verbal Mean
562
75th Percentile
638
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
990
Composite Mean
1115
75th Percentile
1260

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