Wichita State University endeavors to build a stronger Kansas and a brighter tomorrow through our relentless commitment to the people, business and economy of our state.
As such, the university has adopted a strategic plan and vision to be one of the nation's premier urban. public research universities, known for providing impactful applied learning experiences and driving prosperity for the people and communities we serve.
Promote holistic student success through a supportive learning environment in which all of our students — past, present and future — continually thrive and grow.
Accelerate the discovery, creation and transfer of new knowledge.
Empower students, faculty, staff and the greater Wichita community to create a culture and experience that meets their ever-changing needs.
Be a campus that reflects and promotes — in all community members — the evolving diversity of society.
Advance industry and community partnerships to provide quality educational opportunities and collaborations to satisfy rapidly evolving community and workforce needs.
At Wichita State, every degree we offer has an applied learning or research experience built-in. Our students work side by side with professionals, building contacts, confidence and a strong resume before graduation.
Applied Learning at WSU
Wichita State has embarked on an initiative that will use data and campuswide coordination to bring student supports to scale, increasing enrollment, retention and graduation rates for all students.
Visit the SSP websiteValues that have always underlined the culture at Wichita State.
Values necessary to achieve the goals of the strategic plan.
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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Wichita State continues to rise in the National Science Foundation's ranking of U.S.
college engineering R&D expenditures
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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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