Wichita State University
About
The Hughes Metropolitan Complex is a 75,000-square-foot facility located approximately one mile north of the University’s main campus. From board meetings to back-to-school planning sessions, from VIP receptions to vocational training seminars, this facility has you covered.
Free On-site Parking
It’s right next to the building — and it’s free. There are 1100 parking spaces and
multiple entrances.
Open Catering
Bring in your favorite food from a licensed caterer with our open catering policy.
Multi-Room Rental
Rent multiple rooms for your conference or multi-day event. Host up to 7 concurrent
breakouts.
From the 1700-seat Roger D. Lowe Auditorium with professional sound and special lighting, to an intimate boardroom with a web cam, conference phone and television, there is a place for almost any occasion. Choose from a variety of pre-configured setup options—classroom, theatre, banquet and u-shaped—or customize your own. Room 132 has a raised stage area, built-in sound and laser projector. Other building features include free wifi (WSU Guest), a lactation and wellness room, digital room signs and a small business center. Available extras include projector and laptop rentals, beverage service, whiteboards, lecterns and more.
Overview
Room 130
Capacity: 16-48
External
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $175
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $90
Non-Profit/Government
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $125
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $65
Innovation Partner
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $70
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $35
Room 132
Capacity: 40-160
External
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $500
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $250
Non-Profit/Government
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $350
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $175
Innovation Partner
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $200
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $100
Room 137
Capacity: 12-40
External
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $150
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $75
Non-Profit/Government
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $105
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $65
Innovation Partner
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $60
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $30
Room 138
Capacity: 22-80
External
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $325
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $165
Non-Profit/Government
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $230
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $115
Innovation Partner
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $130
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $65
Room 180
Capacity: 160-400
External
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $950
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $475
Non-Profit/Government
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $665
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $325
Innovation Partner
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $380
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $190
128: Conference Room
Capacity: 12
External
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $150
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $75
Non-Profit/Government
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $105
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $55
Innovation Partner
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $60
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $30
Lowe Auditorium
Capacity: 1700
External
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $1300
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $650
Non-Profit/Government
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $910
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $455
Innovation Partner
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $520
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $260