The numbers from the Kansas Board of Regents are in and for the 15th year in a row, Wichita State is the top destination for Kansas college transfers from community colleges, technical colleges and other public universities. The data is conclusive, transfer students are becoming Shockers at a higher volume than any other university in the state.

We see transfer excellence as a badge of honor, providing easy, accessible paths to quality programs on a campus that welcomes students warmly as the state’s most affordable research university.

In the most recent data, Wichita State is the leading transfer destination for students from across the state including:

• Butler Community College: 327 transfers 

• WSU Tech: 170 transfers 

• Hutchinson Community College: 130 transfers 

• Cowley College: 100 transfers 

• Dodge City Community College: 35 transfers 

• Pratt Community College: 23 transfers 

Fifteen years at the top means thousands upon thousands of transfer students chose Wichita State on their journey. Every one of them has a story. This year, one of those voices belongs to Analiz Rivas. She recently earned her associate’s degree at Barton Community College before being accepted to Wichita State’s pre-physical therapy program.

That level of support has become a defining characteristic of Wichita State's culture. Analiz and students like her discover a process designed to ease uncertainty and to move them towards achieving their future goals. And it all starts with resources designed specifically with student needs at the forefront:

• Dual advising that connects you with a Wichita State advisor before you transfer, helping you stay on track toward graduation.

• Transfer Gateway, online tool that lets you see how your existing credits apply toward a Wichita State degree before you arrive on campus.

• Transfer scholarships worth up to $6,000 to help make your bachelor's degree more affordable.

• Internships, applied learning and career coaching that gives you opportunities to build professional experience and prepare for your career before graduation.

• Free academic resources including helpful tutoring and supplemental instruction to help you succeed throughout your journey.

Being Kansas' top transfer destination for 15 consecutive years is an accomplishment we're proud to celebrate. More importantly, it's a reflection of the thousands of students who trusted Wichita State to help them reach the next stage of their educational journey. That commitment to transfer student success was also recently recognized nationally, with Wichita State being named to the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll for the ninth consecutive year. By every measure, Wichita State continues to be the leader in Kansas for helping transfer students reach their dreams.

If you're considering where to complete your bachelor's degree, we invite you to see why transfer students continue choosing Wichita State year after year. Your story could be the next one we celebrate.