Wichita State University

Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of Wichita State University.

Student Body

Wichita State University has 17,700 total students. 14,280 are undergraduates and 3,420 and graduate students.

The enrollment trend at Wichita State over the past 3 years:

Additional facts about the student body at Wichita State:

Gender

More women than men attend Wichita State University. In the undergraduate class, 56% are women and 44% are men.

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at Wichita State University as of 2025.

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

Wichita State University is in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college

DEI laws primarily impact public schools. Knowing this, you may wish to contact Wichita State University to learn more about how these laws can impact your experience at the school.