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Great education — at an even greater value

The following charts show how ͵ tuition and fees compares in cost to state, regional and peer four-year institutions over the course of a college career. The charts assume 30 credit hours per year including regular tuition and student fees.

KANSAS RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES*

SCHOOL IN-STATE TUITION (Academic Year) *** TUITION SAVINGS BY ATTENDING WSU
(4 Years to Degree)
͵ $9,322 KANSAS' BEST VALUE
Kansas State University $10,942 $6,480
University of Kansas $11,700 $9,512

REGIONAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES**

SCHOOL IN-STATE TUITION (Academic Year) *** TUITION SAVINGS BY ATTENDING WSU
(4 Years to Degree)
͵ ** $9,322 —ĔĔĔ
Arkansas State University $9,680 $1,432
University of Arkansas $9,748 $1,704
University of Nebraska-Lincoln $10,108 $3,144
University of Central Arkansas $10,118 $3,184
Iowa State University $10,496 $4,696
University of Iowa $10,964 $6,568
Texas A&M $11,550 $8,912
University of Missouri-Kansas City $11,567 $8,980
University of Texas at Austin $11,698 $9,504
University of Houston $11,882 $10,240
University of North Texas $12,044 $10,888
University of Texas at Arlington $12,208 $11,544
Colorado State University $12,896 $14,296
University of Missouri-St. Louis $13,551 $16,916
Oklahoma State University $13,920 $18,392
University of Missouri $14,122 $19,200
University of Oklahoma $14,155 $19,332
University of Texas at Dallas $14,564 $20,968
University of Colorado Denver $15,845 $26,092

WSU PEER PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES**

SCHOOL IN-STATE TUITION (Academic Year) *** TUITION SAVINGS BY ATTENDING WSU
(4 Years to Degree)
North Carolina State $9,128 $1,068
Purdue $9,992 $4,524
Arizona State University $11,618 $11,028
Georgia Tech $12,682 $11,612
Auburn University $12,176 $13,260
University of Cincinnati $13,176 $17,260
Michigan State University $15,372 $26,044
Clemson $15,558 $26,788

* Costs from Kansas Board of Regents website for 2023-24 school year.
** Comparing WSU's in-state rates to other institutions' in-state rates.
*** These are in-state rates for each institution.

AT WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY

Tuition Dollars at Work

As a highly ranked research institution, Wichita State students have access to state-of-the-art laboratories, applied learning opportunities and exceptional faculty engagement. 

Graduate Programs

Graduate students have the option of more than 100 master’s or doctoral programs across our 10 colleges.

Applied Learning Opportunities

Every degree we offer has opportunities for internship or research experience. This gives Shockers in every major the chance to gain practical experience, build a professional network and earn college credit.

Innovation Excellence

Situated on 120 acres adjacent to the ͵ campus, the Innovation Campus is the home to industry and research powerhouses, including Airbus Americas, Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Aviation, NetApp, the ATF Center for Excellence and the National Institute for Research and Digital Transformation. WSU has partnered with these companies and organizations to build community partnerships that pioneer research, invention and product development.


Top 15 in overall engineering research and development expenditures.

$270 million in total research funding for FY2023, a new record.

TOP 80 "Most affordable colleges and universities" by college consensus.

Even More Value ...

Wichita State students also get lots of benefits instantly when they enroll, including food and academic support, free transportation and free sporting and cultural events.

  • Free tickets to our NCAA Division I Shocker athletic events.
  • Free tickets to WSU fine arts performances.
  • Free membership to Greater Wichita YMCAs (10 state-of-the-art facilities, including the newest one right on our campus!).
  • Free tutoring, math lab, writing center and additional student success resources.
  • Free city bus transit with Shocker ID.
  • Free access to the Career Closet, providing business attire for job interviews.
  • Free GoCreate makerspace membership.
  • Discounted food and services across the city through the ShockStop program.
  • Free access to the Shocker Support Locker, providing students free food, personal hygiene items and school supplies.

Shocker Students on the Wichita State Sign