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Wichita State University

Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount Street
Wichita, KS 67260-0124

Official telephone: (316) 978-3456
Toll-free telephone: (800) 362-2594
Fax number: (316) 978-3174
Website: www.wichita.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in late August and mid-January.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in April, June, August, and January.
Number and length of summer sessions: Five summer sessions, one of eight weeks, two of three weeks each, and two of four weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Average freshman GPA: 2.6 on a 4.0 scale
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 72%
Student:Faculty ratio: 18:1
Total faculty: 409 men, 419 women
Full-time faculty: 296 men, 238 women
Part-time faculty: 113 men, 181 women
Graduation rate: 43% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: no
There are religious requirements for graduation: no

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-optometry, podiatry, chiropractic
Cooperative programs are offered: yes
Cooperative education programs:
art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered: Domestic exchange available with Boise St U, California St U--Northridge, Howard U, Iowa St U, Portland St U, U of Guam, and many more.
Study abroad opportunities:
Study abroad in many countries.
Other special or unique academic programs:
Workshops. Wilderness experience program. Anthropology courses in Belize, Central America, and New Zealand.
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Dental Hygiene
  • Liberal Arts/Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Anthropology
  • Art Education
  • Art History
  • Art Studio
  • Athletic Training
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biological Sciences/Biochemistry
  • Business Administration
  • Business Administration/E-Business
  • Chemical Science
  • Chemistry/Biochemistry
  • Chemistry/Pre-Medicine
  • Classical Studies
  • Communication Sciences/Disorders
  • Communication/Broadcast Journalism
  • Communication/Marketing
  • Communication/Speech Communication
  • Communications
  • Communications/Applied Communication Strategies
  • Communications/Broadcast Journalism
  • Communications/Electronic Media
  • Communications/Integrated Marketing
  • Communications/Print Journalism
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminal Justice
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Economics
  • Economics/Real Estate
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Elementary Education
  • English
  • English Language/Literature
  • English/Creative Writing
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Entrepreneurship/Real Estate
  • Exercise Science
  • Field Major
  • Finance
  • Finance/Bank Management
  • Finance/Real Estate
  • Forensic Science
  • French
  • General Studies
  • Geology
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Services Management
  • History
  • Human Resources Management
  • Industrial Engineering
  • International Area Studies
  • International Business
  • International Studies/Administration
  • Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Marketing
  • Marketing/Real Estate
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics/Statistics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medical Technology
  • Microbiology
  • Modern/Classical Languages
  • Music
  • Music Performance
  • Music Theory
  • Musical Theatre
  • Nursing
  • Performing Arts/Dance
  • Performing Arts/Theatre
  • Performing Arts/Theatre/Tech Design
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Pre-Chiropractic
  • Pre-Law
  • Pre-Medicine
  • Pre-Optometry
  • Pre-Pharmacy
  • Pre-Podiatry
  • Pre-Veterinary Medicine
  • Production Management
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Secondary Education
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Sport Administration
  • Sport Management
  • Studio Art/Painting
  • Studio Art/Printmaking
  • Studio Art/Sculpture
  • Women's Studies
Doctorates

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Audiology
  • Chemistry
  • Communication Sciences/Disorders
  • Educational Leadership
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nursing Practice
  • Physical Therapy
  • Psychology/Clinical
  • Psychology/Clinical/Community
  • Psychology/Community
  • Psychology/Human Factors
Master's Degrees

  • Accountancy
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Anthropology
  • Art Education
  • Art/Ceramics
  • Art/Painting
  • Art/Printmaking
  • Art/Sculpture
  • Biological Sciences
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Communication
  • Communication Science/Disorders
  • Computer Networking
  • Computer Science
  • Counseling
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminal Justice
  • Curriculum/Instruction
  • Earth/Environmental/Physical Sciences
  • Economics
  • Educational Psychology
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Elementary Music
  • Engineering Management
  • English
  • Executive Business Administration
  • Executive M.B.A.
  • Exercise Science
  • Gerontology
  • History
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Instrumental Music
  • Liberal Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Music History/Literature
  • Music Performance
  • Music Theory/Composition
  • Music/Instrumental Conducting
  • Music/Opera Performance
  • Music/Piano Accompanying
  • Music/Piano Pedagogy
  • Music/Special Education
  • Nursing
  • Physician Assistant
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Public Health
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Special Education
  • Sport Administration
  • Sport Management
  • Transition to Teaching

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit and/or placement for CLEP general
  • credit and/or placement for CLEP subject
  • credit and/or placement for DANTES
  • placement for school's own challenge exams
  • credit and/or placement for relevant military experience
  • neither credit nor placement for relevant life experience
  • credit and/or placement for international baccalaureate

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