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Wichita State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range913 to 1240

ACT Range18 to 25

Average GPA3.38

Acceptance Rate72.1%

Wichita State admits many applicants, but with tests required and most students submitting ACT scores, your goal should be to land in or above the middle range rather than just clear the admit line. An ACT around 25, or SAT near 1240, puts you at the top of the typical entering band.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Wichita State University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Wichita State University enrolls about 14,280 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Wichita State has a 72% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 6-year graduation rate of 51%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1. Wichita State is test-required for admissions.

Location

Wichita, KS

Undergrad Enrollment14,280

Freshman Retention72%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio19:1

Graduation Rate51%

Test PolicyTest-required

How do your scores compare at Wichita State?

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Key Wichita State University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. Since Wichita State requires test scores and has an April 1 financial aid priority deadline, a December retake should still arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Wichita State is a public university in the American Conference, with in-state tuition of $7,529 and out-of-state tuition of $17,714. About 49% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is April 1.

In-State Tuition$7,529

Out-of-State Tuition$17,714

Room and Board$12,420

Average Merit Award$1,099

Application Fee$40

Students on Aid49%

Average Aid Package$10,187

Average Debt at Grad$23,225

Wichita State’s out-of-state tuition is $17,714, compared with $7,529 for in-state students. Room and board adds about $12,420, so total costs can vary significantly. About 49% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $10,187, while the average merit award is $1,099. Students graduate with an average debt of $23,225.