Wichita State University

Enrollment surges to historic high at Wichita State with more than 25,000 students

Wichita State University and the Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech) are celebrating record-breaking enrollment this fall, continuing a decade of extraordinary growth. Over the past 10 years, WSU has grown 27.3% and WSU Tech 101.5%. That momentum is reflected in this fall’s historic headcount of 25,147 students — the highest in university history.

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The Wichita State difference

Applied Learning

Through internships, co-ops and mentorships you'll get the chance to work side-by-side with established professionals, building contacts, confidence and a strong resume before graduation.

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Research

With more than 30 renowned centers and institutes and state-of-the-art labs and research facilities, Wichita State students do real research that impacts the community, the economy and people's lives.

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Innovation

At Wichita State, our students are the engine of innovation, with a collaborative infrastructure that helps develop new ideas, and get new projects and businesses off the ground.

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Internships and Applied Learning

Wichita State’s applied learning model gives students real-world experience through internships, research, and industry partnerships. With hands-on opportunities in every major, Shockers graduate with the skills, connections, and confidence to succeed in their careers.

By the numbers

No. 1 most affordable research university in the region

High quality and affordable tuition make Wichita State a great value. We're among the most affordable four-year colleges and universities in the U.S.

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Top 10 in U.S. college engineering R&D expenditures

Wichita State continues to rise in the National Science Foundation's ranking of U.S. college engineering R&D expenditures

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No. 1 Transfer Destination in the state of Kansas

For 12 straight years, WSU has been the top four-year transfer destination for Kansas college students. Potential transfer students can see how the credits they have already taken can apply to different degrees by using our Transfer Gateway.

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As one of the fastest-growing research universities in the country, Wichita State continues a run of record-setting annual research funding.

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