Wichita State University
With tuition discounts, millions in financial aid and high-quality programs, WSU offers Oklahoma students an amazing value. Read more to find out why Oklahoma students make great Shockers!
With tuition discounts, millions in financial aid and high-quality programs, WSU offers Oklahoma students an amazing value. Read more to find out why Oklahoma students make great Shockers!
Shocker Select
The Shocker Select program offers a minimum 33 percent discount on out-of-state tuition for all residents of the state of Oklahoma. Shocker Select students save about $6,750 each year.
Shocker City Partnership
Residents of the Oklahoma City and Tulsa MSAs are eligible to receive regular in-state tuition. Shocker City Partnership students save about $10,625 each year.
Contact Us
Have questions about Wichita State or how to get more information? WSU’s Office of Admissions staff is dedicated to helping students, parents / guardians, family members, high school counselors and community college advisors.
Your Home Away from Home ...
As Kansas' largest metropolitan area — with a growing population approaching 700,000 — Wichita is a major regional center for commerce, finance, healthcare, culture and entertainment. But despite its growth, Wichita hasn't lost its friendly Midwestern feel, and that makes it a virtual utopia for aspiring college students.
Applied Learning
At Wichita State, applied learning is a big part of what we do. As a Shocker, you'll get the chance to work side by side with established professionals, building contacts, confidence and a strong resume before graduation.
Innovation Campus
Wichita State is an engine of innovation, with acres of campus dedicated to research and collaboration between students, faculty and business partners to get new ideas off the ground.
Student Life
Shockers have access to all the arts, entertainment and traditional college fun they could want. We offer hundreds of events annually, action-packed athletics, and an easy-to-navigate city teeming with stages, shopping and great eats.
More About Wichita
Part of what makes WSU a fantastic choice for students is the city we call home! Wichita is just the right size: Big enough for great nightlife, concerts and fun, but still with a low cost of living and friendly Midwestern feel.
Scholarships
Funding your high-quality WSU education is easy. Just get admitted, and if eligible you'll get an automatic scholarship offer. You could also qualify for the more than $100 million in other scholarships and financial aid awarded annually.
Housing
We've got you covered on housing. WSU's three on-campus housing facilities are all under 10 years old. Plus, for older students, there are tons of housing options within walking distance of the WSU campus.
Oklahoma Shocker Spotlight: Brianna Smith
Smith, a computer engineering major from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, chose Wichita State because of it's unmatched applied learning opportunities. While still in school, she worked as research analyst at FirePoint, a partner business on WSU's Innovation Campus, a job she credits with helping her build confidence and leadership skills.
"Wichita State provides unique opportunities for you to excel. There are always opportunities to try new things and make friends."
