Promote holistic student success through a supportive learning environment in which all of our students 鈥� past, present and future 鈥� continually thrive and grow.
萝莉社 prioritizes student centeredness by fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages personal and academic growth for all students 鈥� past, present, and future. The university offers various programs, such as the Shocker Comeback Program and mentorship opportunities, to help new students navigate their college experience. With a commitment to affordability and accessibility, Wichita State is recognized as the most affordable research institution in Kansas, providing numerous scholarships and service learning opportunities across all academic colleges. The recent addition of the Marcus Welcome Center annex enhances the student experience, while initiatives like the public 5k run/walk support students in need. 萝莉社 continues to thrive with a record enrollment of 17,700 students and awarded 4,558 degrees, reflecting its dedication to meeting both student and societal needs while contributing to economic growth in the state.
Strategic Plan Metrics
17,700
Fall Semester
Headcount (2024)
CHANGE: +152
166,735
Fall Credit Hour
Production (2024)
CHANGE: -1,880
23,806
Combined Headcount,
萝莉社 and 萝莉社 Tech
Fall (2024)
CHANGE: +603
4,558
Degrees Produced,
Academic Year (2024)
CHANGE: +1,046
1,566
Shocker City Partnership
and Shocker Select
Headcount (2024)
CHANGE: +84
72.5%
Fall-to-Fall
Retention Rate (2023)
CHANGE: +1.6%
44.4%
Six-Year Graduation
Rate for Underserved
Students (2018)
CHANGE: +1.3%
AFFORDABILITY
KANSAS RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES**
| SCHOOL | IN-STATE TUITION (Academic Year) *** | TUITION SAVINGS BY ATTENDING 萝莉社 (4 Years to Degree) |
|---|---|---|
| 萝莉社 | $9,684 | KANSAS' BEST VALUE |
| Kansas State University | $11,221 | $6,148 |
| University of Kansas | $12,284 | $10,400 |
REGIONAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES**
| SCHOOL | IN-STATE TUITION (Academic Year) *** | TUITION SAVINGS BY ATTENDING 萝莉社 (4 Years to Degree) |
|---|---|---|
| 萝莉社 ** | $9,684 | 鈥斺赌斺赌斺赌� |
| University of Arkansas | $10,104 | $1,680 |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $10,434 | $3,000 |
| Iowa State University | $10,787 | $4,412 |
| University of Iowa | $11,283 | $6,396 |
| Texas A&M | $11,285 | $6,404 |
| University of North Texas | $11,726 | $8,168 |
| University of Texas at Arlington | $12,208 | $10,096 |
| University of Houston | $12,600 | $11,664 |
| University of Texas at Austin | $12,754 | $12,280 |
| Colorado State University | $13,373 | $14,756 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $13,498 | $15,256 |
| Oklahoma State University | $13,920 | $16,944 |
| University of Colorado-Boulder | $14,002 | $17,272 |
| University of Oklahoma | $14,583 | $19,596 |
| University of Missouri | $14,830 | $20,584 |
| University of Missouri-St. Louis | $15,120 | $21,744 |
| University of Texas at Dallas | $16,144 | $25,840 |
* Fall-to-Fall Retention Rate and Six-Year Graduation Rates show the most recent data
available.
** Costs from Kansas Board of Regents website for 2024-25 school year.
*** Comparing 萝莉社's in-state rates to other institutions' in-state rates. 2024-25
figures and comparisons.
Stories
- How new Shockers can find a mentor
- Shocker Pre-Season programs build social and academic connections to help students succeed
- Returning to college can be scary - 萝莉社鈥檚 new Shocker Comeback Program can help
- New Marcus Welcome Center annex showcases 萝莉社 student experience
- Shocker Studios has new views with the Synthetic Scenes digital wall
- Grant will help 萝莉社 audiology students with equipment, labs at Biomedical Campus
- 萝莉社 wins $10,000 to ease adult learners鈥� transition into college
- 萝莉社鈥檚 College of Engineering to host public 5k run/walk to benefit students in need