Population: 354,900

Movie screens: 72

Public golf courses: 24

Restaurants: 1,122

Religious denominations: 80

Days of sunshine: 225

Median age: 33.2

Libraries: 21

MAJOR EMPLOYERS IN WICHITA
  • Cessna Aircraft Co.
  • Spirit AeroSystems Inc.
  • Hawker Beechcraft
  • Cargill Meat Solutions
  • Via Christi Health System
  • Boeing Integrated Defense Systems Wichita
  • Bombardier Aerospace Learjet
  • Koch Industries Inc.
  • Wesley Medical Center
  • York International
  • Wichita Clinic PA
  • The Coleman Co. Inc.
  • T-Mobile USA Inc.
  • AT&T Communications Inc.
  • Cox Communications Inc.
Not your typical college town

As the medical, communication, cultural, financial, and entertainment hub of Kansas, Wichita can make living in a run-of-the-mill college town seem, well ... a little unfulfilling. From huge annual festivals and serene nature preserves to world-class dining and a thriving arts community, in Wichita you can have it all. Combine that with practically endless opportunities for on-the-job experience as well as easy access to industry experts and Wichita is a virtual utopia for the aspiring college student.

Take a look around and discover all of the things that make Wichita such a great place to live and learn.

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