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2024 Wichita State University Annual Report: Student-Centeredness

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Promote holistic student success through a supportive learning environment in which all of our students — past, present and future — continually thrive and grow.

Wichita State University prioritizes student centeredness by fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages personal and academic growth for all students — past, present, and future. The university offers various programs, such as the Shocker Comeback Program and mentorship opportunities, to help new students navigate their college experience. With a commitment to affordability and accessibility, Wichita State is recognized as the most affordable research institution in Kansas, providing numerous scholarships and service learning opportunities across all academic colleges. The recent addition of the Marcus Welcome Center annex enhances the student experience, while initiatives like the public 5k run/walk support students in need. WSU continues to thrive with a record enrollment of 17,700 students and awarded 4,558 degrees, reflecting its dedication to meeting both student and societal needs while contributing to economic growth in the state.

Strategic Plan Metrics

  • 17,700
    Fall Semester Headcount (2024)

    CHANGE: +152

  • 166,735
    Fall Credit Hour Production (2024)

    CHANGE: -1,880

  • 23,806
    Combined Headcount, WSU and WSU Tech Fall (2024)

    CHANGE: +603

  • 4,558
    Degrees Produced, Academic Year (2024)

    CHANGE: +1,046

  • 1,566
    Shocker City Partnership and Shocker Select Headcount (2024)

    CHANGE: +84

  • 72.5
    %
    Fall-to-Fall Retention Rate (2023)

    CHANGE: +1.6%

  • 44.4
    %
    Six-Year Graduation Rate for Underserved Students (2018)

    CHANGE: +1.3%

AFFORDABILITY

KANSAS RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES**

SCHOOL IN-STATE TUITION (Academic Year) *** TUITION SAVINGS BY ATTENDING WSU
(4 Years to Degree)
Wichita State University $9,684 KANSAS' BEST VALUE
Kansas State University $11,221 $6,148
University of Kansas $12,284 $10,400

REGIONAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES**

SCHOOL IN-STATE TUITION (Academic Year) *** TUITION SAVINGS BY ATTENDING WSU
(4 Years to Degree)
Wichita State University ** $9,684 ————
University of Arkansas $10,104 $1,680
University of Nebraska-Lincoln $10,434 $3,000
Iowa State University $10,787 $4,412
University of Iowa $11,283 $6,396
Texas A&M $11,285 $6,404
University of North Texas $11,726 $8,168
University of Texas at Arlington $12,208 $10,096
University of Houston $12,600 $11,664
University of Texas at Austin $12,754 $12,280
Colorado State University $13,373 $14,756
University of Missouri-Kansas City $13,498 $15,256
Oklahoma State University $13,920 $16,944
University of Colorado-Boulder $14,002 $17,272
University of Oklahoma $14,583 $19,596
University of Missouri $14,830 $20,584
University of Missouri-St. Louis $15,120 $21,744
University of Texas at Dallas $16,144 $25,840

* Fall-to-Fall Retention Rate and Six-Year Graduation Rates show the most recent data available.
** Costs from Kansas Board of Regents website for 2024-25 school year.
*** Comparing WSU's in-state rates to other institutions' in-state rates. 2024-25 figures and comparisons.

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