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About Us | College of Engineering, Wichita State University

Aerial View of Innovation Campus

Since its inception nearly 100 years ago, the College of Engineering at WSU has set itself apart through a commitment to applied learning, a spirit of innovation and a strong reputation for research and development (R&D).

About the College of Engineering

  • College Highlights

    • 7 Departments
    • 80+ Faculty
    • ~75% Tenure-Track Faculty

    The College of Engineering has recently been ranked in the top 10 for engineering research and development (R&D) expenditures, ranked No. 1 for aerospace engineering R&D expenditures and ranked No. 64 for best graduate schools. Our college has access to the Innovation Campus with research facilities, makerspaces, labs and more than 20 on-site companies. WSU is also home to the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR).

  • Student Highlights

    • 2,200+ Undergraduate Students
    • 400+ Graduate Students
    • 33% First-Generation Students

    Student enrollment for the College of Engineering remains relatively steady, and recently, Wichita State students earned an impressive $39 million through internships and co-ops. Currently, 33% of undergraduate students are first-generation students, and our college is on track to become a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). We are proud of our faculty members who have developed new engineering educational methods, such as the freshman design course, Shocker Design Experience (SDX).

Our Vision and Mission

Vision

The College of Engineering will be the driving force propelling Wichita State University to become an R1 university by 2030, renowned for empowering students to become curious, make connections and create value as adept problem solvers.*

Mission

The mission of the College of Engineering is to be an essential educational, cultural and economic driver for Kansas and the greater public good.

 

*The above Vision Statement has been proposed but is pending final approval. 

WSU Campus Aerial View

Meet Our Leadership

The College of Engineering is led by the Dean's Office and seven department chairs. 

JOIN OUR FACULTY

Since 1928, the College of Engineering at Wichita State has bridged the gap between academic research and industry application. Based in Kansas’ primary industrial hub, our campus offers faculty virtually unlimited opportunities for corporate collaboration, robust research funding, and cutting-edge lab spaces. Bring your expertise to a university designed to accelerate your academic career.

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