Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

About Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a public, two-year focused institution located in Wichita, Kansas. The campus is part of the Wichita State University system and emphasizes practical, applied learning in technical and professional fields. As a Hispanic-serving institution, the campus serves a diverse student body.

Official website: wsutech.edu

Acceptance

Open

Graduation

27.5%

Net Price

$8,805

Median Earnings (10yr)

$38,679

Enrollment

2,828

Student : Faculty

15:1

How It Measures Up

The campus earned a Fair overall UCD score of 63.95, which reflects strong affordability outcomes (60.22 value score) but lower academic preparation indicators typical of open-enrollment community and applied colleges.

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

As a two-year college, Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology generally admits all qualified applicants.

Cost & Financial Aid

In-state tuition is $7,238 per year with no additional out-of-state premium. Net price for students from families earning $0-30k is $8,043 per year; for families earning $30-48k, $8,290; for those earning $75-110k, $12,099; and for families earning $110k and above, $12,016. This pattern may reflect aid distribution patterns or small sample sizes in certain income brackets.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees

$7,238

Room & Board (off-campus)

$16,792

Books & Supplies

$1,195

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$2,754

Total Cost of Attendance

$17,592

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

• Under $30,000
  $8,043
• $30,001 – $48,000
  $8,290
• $48,001 – $75,000
  $8,880
• $75,001 – $110,000
  $12,099
• Over $110,000
  $12,016

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

Graduation Rate & Retention

Graduation and retention rate data are not available for this campus. Students should contact the institution directly to learn about completion timelines and student persistence rates.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

Graduates earn a median of $37,617 six years after enrollment and $38,679 ten years after enrollment. About 60 percent of graduates exceed earnings thresholds for a successful economic outcome.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

By Family Income at Entry

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Who Studies Here

The student body is 47 percent white, 27 percent Hispanic, 15 percent Black, and 4 percent Asian. Approximately 44 percent are first-generation college students.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology offers a varied set of programs: 39 distinct programs across 14 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

About 28 percent of instructional faculty are full-time, meaning the campus relies significantly on part-time instructors. Annual instructional spending per student is $6,261.

Faculty by Rank

100 instructional faculty across 1 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Pros & Cons of Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

Strength: very affordable tuition with no out-of-state surcharge and strong value for low-income students. Concern: limited graduation and retention data makes it difficult to assess student completion outcomes at this campus.