Wichita State University Acceptance Rate
Wichita, Kansas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,637
- Admitted
- 8,200
- Yield
- 21.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Wichita State University's acceptance rate has fallen from 95.5% in 2014–15 to 94.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,517 to 8,637 (+91%) over that period.
Its 94.9% rate makes Wichita State University more selective than about 10% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Kansas schools, it is more selective than about 10%.
Wichita State University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 21.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,517 | 4,315 | 95.5% | 1,583 |
| 2015–16 | 5,430 | 5,144 | 94.7% | 1,429 |
| 2016–17 | 6,305 | 5,437 | 86.2% | 1,654 |
| 2017–18 | 5,469 | 5,130 | 93.8% | 1,598 |
| 2018–19 | 5,799 | 5,596 | 96.5% | 1,714 |
| 2019–20 | 6,238 | 5,720 | 91.7% | 1,689 |
| 2020–21 | 7,655 | 6,096 | 79.6% | 1,579 |
| 2021–22 | 7,291 | 6,639 | 91.1% | 1,814 |
| 2022–23 | 8,899 | 8,441 | 94.9% | 1,847 |
| 2023–24 | 8,637 | 8,200 | 94.9% | 1,786 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,059 | 4,833 | 95.5% |
| Men | 3,578 | 3,367 | 94.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–630 | 5% |
| SAT Math | 480–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–26 | 76% |
How Wichita State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Wichita State University's acceptance rate?
Wichita State University's acceptance rate is 94.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,200 admitted of 8,637 applicants).
Is Wichita State University test optional?
Wichita State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Wichita State University?
Wichita State University received 8,637 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,200.
What SAT score do you need for Wichita State University?
Admitted students at Wichita State University typically scored 490–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Wichita State University getting harder to get into?
Wichita State University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 95.5% in 2014–15 to 94.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.wichita.edu/.