More selective than 17% of Kansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
5% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 76% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose WSU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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WSU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, WSU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 470 | 610 |
| SAT math | 435 | 630 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 905 | 1240 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
WSU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 94% | 470–610 | 435–630 | 17–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 95% | 490–630 | 480–620 | 18–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is WSU compared with other Kansas colleges?
WSU has the 20th-lowest acceptance rate of 24 Kansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Fort Hays State University | 90% | 48% | $12,569 |
| 17 | Haskell Indian Nations University | 90% | 18% | $3,134 |
| 18 | University of Kansas | 93% | 69% | $18,059 |
| 19 | Bethel College-North Newton | 94% | 41% | $32,917 |
| 20 | Wichita State University | 94% | 51% | $13,194 |
| 21 | Baker University | 94% | 58% | $25,301 |
| 22 | Emporia State University | 98% | 56% | $16,261 |
| 23 | Benedictine College | 98% | 62% | $27,891 |
| 24 | Manhattan Christian College | 100% | 44% | $24,213 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kansas colleges →
Who enrolls at WSU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
WSU admissions questions
What is the WSU acceptance rate?
Wichita State University accepts 94% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 8,200 of 8,637 applicants were admitted.
Does WSU require the SAT or ACT?
Wichita State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 5% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 76% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for WSU?
The middle 50% of Wichita State University enrolled first-year students scored 905–1240 on the SAT and 17–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at WSU?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,786 of 8,200).
Is WSU getting harder to get into?
Wichita State University accepted 94% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 95% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Wichita State University overview