Profile: Wichita State University

Fast Facts

Location:Wichita
Setting:Urban
Population:592,126
Enrollment:15,100
On Campus:8%
Language:English
Calendar:Semester
Approximate:
  • Fall 08/20
  • Spring 01/21

Tuition & Payments

PLAN B: EVEN
You will pay your normal tuition/fees to your home campus.
EVEN - Host campus accepts no more students than it sends out.

Estimated Per Semester
Costs For Room And Meals:
$3,230

More Info

Receive From Canada
PLAN B

Campus Diversity
66%Caucasian
7%African American
7%Hispanic
7%Asian American
1%Native American
6%International
6%Other


Campus Profile

Wichita State University is located in Wichita, the largest city in Kansas. The close relationship between WSU and the surrounding community offers students many opportunities for valuable internships and cooperative education experiences in the cultural, business and educational center of the state. The 330-acre campus includes an 18-hole golf course, 166,000 square-foot recreation center, an on-campus art museum and one of the largest sculpture collections on any college campus. WSU's 150 programs of study are complemented by outstanding facilities such as engineering wind and water tunnels, a state-of-the-art communications building, the National Institute for Aviation Research, our nationally-ranked center for entrepreneurship and a million-volume library. WSU shockers compete in several NCAA sports with bowling and crew as intercollegiate club sports. WSU's active Greek community is comprised of 8 sororities and 11 fraternities, including Historically Black and Latino Charters

Campus Location - Wichita State University is located in the North East section of Wichita with easy access to shopping, restaurants and entertainment.

Helpful Information - Our open status makes it easy to be placed at Wichita State and housing is available on campus as well as many options within a 3 to 4 miles radius off campus.

Programs
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Anthropology: Anthropology, Archaeology, Ethnic Studies

Area Studies: International Studies

Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Art Education, Art History, Ceramic Art/Ceramics, Graphic Design, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Studio Art

Athletics: Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Sports Management/Administration

Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science

Business: Accounting, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance and Operation Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing

Chemistry: Biochemistry, Chemistry

Communications: Broadcasting, Communication, Electronic Media, Integrated Marketing, Journalism

Computer Science: System Administration

Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice

Earth Sciences: Geology

Economics: Economics

Education: Athletic Training Education, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, English, French, Junior High/Middle School, Junior High/Middle School Mathematics, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science, Secondary Education, Spanish, Theatre Education

Engineering: Aerospace Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

English: Creative Writing, English

Foreign Language: French, German, Latin, Spanish

General Studies: Individualized Degree Program

Geography and Urban Studies: Geography, Real Estate

Health and Safety Sciences: Communication Disorders, Exercise Science, Gerontology, Health Science, Health Services/Hospital Administration and Management, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant

History: History

Information Studies: Computer Science

International Studies: International Studies

Mathematics: Mathematics, Mathematics-Physics, Statistics

Performing Arts: Dance, Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Theater, Music Theory and Composition, Music/Jazz Studies, Piano Pedagogy, Technical Theater, Theater Arts/Drama, Theater Design Technology

Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy, Religion

Physics: Physics

Political Science: International Studies, Political Science

Psychology: Psychology

Recreation: Sports Administration, Sports Management

Sociology/Social Work: Social Work, Sociology, Womens Studies

Speech Pathology and Audiology: Communication Disorders

Theater: Performance and Directing

Closed Programs
Dental Hygiene, Forensic Science, Medical Technology, Nursing

Limitations
Students wishing to enroll in upper division business courses numbered 300 and above must be junior standing (60 plus credit hours) and have completed certain prerequisite courses. All 400 level courses in health services management and community development are limited.

Notable Academic Programs
Music Theater, Aerospace Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Sports Management, Communications

Unique Academic Programs
International Business, Biological Engineering

Special Options
Honors Access: Yes

Conditions
GPA and Other Academic Requirements Exchange Preferences Mid-Year Exchange Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Students Summer Exchange International Students (Visa Students)
Tuition/Fees
Tuition and Fees - Plan B Students
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 6/18/2012.

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Housing Deposit: $275 Year Plan B Mandatory

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students do not need to purchase health insurance.

Financial Aid
Plan B
For Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Canada
Regardless of Plan A or Plan B, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.
Room/Meals
On-Campus Housing Per Semester Off-Campus Housing Meal Plans Per Semester


All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.