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2015-16

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200undergraduate degree programs in more than areas of study

The Office of Diversity & Inclusion hosted cultural events & activities in 2014-2015.

Nearly percent of classes have students or fewer90 50WSU students studied abroad in different countries in 2014-15 13

93 percent of WSU seniors believe that WSU emphasizes providing support to help students succeed academically

percent more affordable than other research universities in Kansas22

Most diverse student body of all Kansas universities: more than percent of our students hail from diverse backgrounds30

Current Shockers call different countries home110

ProfileFreshmanIncoming

percent of alumni obtain employment in Kansas within one year of graduation—the highest rate among public universities in Kansas73 NCAA Division I teams in the Missouri Valley Conference; students get free tickets to all home athletic events51

Approximately undergraduate students and graduate students12,000 3,000

More than student organizations on campus200

Average ACT

Average GPA

Average SAT

3.45231198

80 percent of students are in the top half of their

graduating class

student to faculty ratio18:1percent of freshmen join Greek life organizations13

-acre campus complete with a nationally recognized outdoor sculpture collection consisting of more than pieces330 75

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Become a Shocker in easy steps!6

Apply for financial aidComplete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov by the priority date of March 1.Wichita State University’s school code is 001950.

4 Submit your housing contract and prepaymentOnce admitted, you must have an approved housing contract OR exemption form on file to schedule your orientation. See wichita.edu/housing for details.

5 Register for orientation All new, degree-bound freshmen attend a two-day orientation where they meet peers, explore campus and learn all there is to know about being a Shocker. Sign up using your myWSU ID at wichita.edu/orientation.

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Prospective freshmen graduating from non-accredited high schools and homeschools should visit wichita.edu/getadmitted for requirements.

Freshman Admission Requirements

Complete the pre-college curriculum with at least a 2.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale (2.50 for non-residents); AND

Take the ACT/SAT Aim for a test date during your junior year. Wichita State’s ACT code is 1472, and our SAT code is 6884.

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Apply for admissionSubmit your application and $30 non-refundable application fee at wichita.edu/apply. You will need a copy of your high school transcript to enter grades and test scores into the admissions application.

Schedule an advising appointment To enroll in classes, contact your department's academic advising office.

Rank in the top one-third of your high school’s graduating class; AND

Achieve a minimum ACT composite score of 21 or a minimum combined (critical reading and math) SAT-I of 980, OR

Achieve a 2.0 GPA or higher on any college credit taken in high school

Financial Aid Costs&Below are estimated expenses for the 2015-16 academic year to help plan your college budget. Please note that tuition generally changes from year-to-year and the rates below may not be applicable to the semester you enter WSU.

Per semester $3,512.88Per year $7,025.76

Double occupancy, 15 meals per week & $400 Shocker Dollars

Personal Expenses

Business $26 per credit hour for all business coursesEngineering $50 per credit hour for all courses taken by EN majorsFine Arts $16.65 per credit hour for all fine arts coursesHealth Professions $15 per credit hour for all health professions courses All fees subject to change.

wichita.edu/financialaid(316) 978-3430Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov. The priority date for filling out the FAFSA is March 1. Wichita State University’s school code is 001950.

Financial Aid

Undergraduate Student Expenses


Tuition & Fees for 14 credit hours

Housing & Meal Plan Rates for Shocker Hall

Per semester $500 • Per year $1,000Books (Estimated)

Clothes, entertainment, personal hygiene items, etc. Per semester $875 • Per year $1,750Transportation Per semester $862 • Per year $1,724

Additional Academic College Fees

All students are encouraged to fill out a FAFSA each year they are in school, regardless of perceived eligibility for funding. In addition to awarding government grants, work study and loans, FAFSA data is also used to determine financial need for certain scholarships.

Kansas resident Non-resident

15 meals per week plus $100 Shocker Dollars

Per semester $5,286 • Per year $10,572

For additional information on tuition & fees, visit wichita.edu/tuition.

Parking (Optional)Per year $150


MSEP & Shocker Select Program

Scholarship Awards

wichita.edu/scholarships (316) 978-3430 Fully admitted students are automatically considered for four-year, renewable scholarship awards ranging from $8,000 to $16,000 for Kansas residents and $8,000 to $24,000 for non-residents.

Freshmen MeritScholarship program

National Merit

Students are evaluated based on three criteria• Unweighted GPA looks at individual academic performance• Class rank looks at how students perform at their school• ACT/SAT looks at how students perform on a national level

What if my grades and/or test scores improve?Students who have GPA or ACT improvements after the initial award will be reconsidered in December and February.

• Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (Open to any major)

• Allen, Gibbs and Houlik, L.C. Scholarship Competition (W. Frank Barton School of Business)

• Wallace Invitational for Scholarships in Engineering

• Klose Scholarship Competition (for students interested in math & science education)

• Honors College Koch Scholarship Program (for students interested in specific majors in business or engineering)

• Professor Fran Jabara Endowed Scholarship (for students interested in entrepreneurship)

• School of Music Scholarship Invitational

• Lenora McGregor Academic Scholarship

Please note, these competitions have independent criteria and deadlines. For details, visit wichita.edu/scholarshipcompetitions.

Competitive Scholarships

Freshmen Merit Scholarship Program

Kansas residents and non-residents named a National Merit, National Achievement or a National Hispanic Recognition finalist receive a scholarship of $80,000 (residents) or $112,000 (non-residents) to WSU. Students must notify WSU by May 1 they will be attending in order to receive this scholarship.

WSUVisit• Campus VisitsTour campus, meet with an academic advisor and get a free T-shirt! Schedule your personalized campus visit today at wichita.edu/campusvisit or (316) 978-3085.

• Admissions Programs & EventsExplore life as a Wichita State student with a variety of programs and events planned just for future Shockers!Register for admissions programs at wichita.edu/eventrsvp.

• Connect with Wichita StatePhone | (316) 978-3085

Fax | (316) 978-3174

Email | [email protected]

Website | wichita.edu/admissions

Twitter | @wheatweet AND @shockerexp

Facebook | Wichita State Admissions Wichita State University

Instagram | wichitastateadmissions goshockers

Issuu | wichita.edu/publications

Vimeo | vimeo.com/wsuadmissions

Admissions is located on Wichita State University’s main campus in the Marcus Welcome Center.

Send your application file items to:Wichita State University

Undergraduate Admissions1845 Fairmount

Wichita, KS 67260-0124

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