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.
Helping families through access and affordability
Supporting Kansas businesses with a talent pipeline that meets employer needs
Increasing economic prosperity with higher education that benefits the Kansas economy
Empower students, faculty and staff to create a supportive culture that inspires growth, meets evolving needs and fosters success.
Find solutions to emerging problems and accelerate the discovery, creation and dissemination of new knowledge and innovation.
Advance industry and community partnerships to provide quality educational opportunities and collaborations to satisfy rapidly evolving community and workforce needs.
Students, faculty, and staff at Wichita State University uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, ethical decision making and personal accountability - fostering trust and respect in every aspect of university life.
Students, faculty, and staff at Wichita State University work across disciplines and roles with mutual respect, trust, and shared purpose—communicating openly, supporting one another, and combining strengths to drive innovation and workforce development.
Students, faculty, and staff at Wichita State University embrace forward-thinking solutions—seizing emerging opportunities with intention, creativity, adaptability, and bold action to drive transformation, spark discovery, and knowledge that shapes a better future.
Students, faculty, and staff at Wichita State University advance education through engaging, rigorous experiences—delivering high-quality programs, fostering lifelong learning, and generating meaningful outcomes.
Students, faculty, and staff at Wichita State University foster belonging through shared purpose, pride, and meaningful connection—cultivating lasting relationships across campus and beyond through collective experiences that strengthen identity and inspire engagement.
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.
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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 is in the Top 10 in the National Science Foundation’s engineering R&D
rankings and No. 1 for aerospace 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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