Wichita State University, a public state university in the Kansas Board of Regents system, is a growing leader in innovation, creativity and collaborative learning.Founded in 1895, Wichita State University is a national university offering over 200 bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. programs to its 16,000 students.
The University is located in Wichita, the largest city in Kansas. WSU is expanding its campus to house new academic buildings and partner companies. With over 250 unique employers on campus, WSU offers our students lots of research and job opportunities. Our 1,700 international students choose Wichita State because of our nationally ranked programs, excellent research facilities, collaboration with businesses, and affordable tuition.
Former names
Fairmount College Municipal University of Wichita
Type
State university
Established
1895
Affiliation
Kansas Board of Regents
Endowment
$247.73 million (2017)[1]
President
Dr. Jay Golden
Provost
Dr. Richard Muma
Academic staff
520
Students
16,000 (Fall 2019)
Campus
Urban, 330 acres (130 ha)
Colors
Black and Yellow[4]
Nickname
Shockers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I – AAC
Mascot
WuShock
Website
More About the University
Applied Learning Integration of classroom knowledge with real-world experiences.
Industry Collaboration Partnerships with leading companies for research and internships.
Research Opportunities Access to cutting-edge research projects.
Global Community Diverse student body representing multiple countries.