Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Wichita, KS
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,305
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Highest degree awarded:
Associate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Rural: Fringe (rural territory up to 5 miles from an urbanized area or up to 2.5 miles from an urban cluster)
Two-year, medium
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higher-part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 46% / 54% (2017)
First generation college students: 43.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 21.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.6% (2017)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 41.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 18.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 9.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 5.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 53.0%
Black: 11.3%
Hispanic: 20.4%
Asian: 4.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 4.4%
Non-resident alien: 1.7%
Unknown race: 3.1%
Black: 11.3%
Hispanic: 20.4%
Asian: 4.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 4.4%
Non-resident alien: 1.7%
Unknown race: 3.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $15,233
In-State tuition: $5,963Out-of-State tuition: $6,875
Estimated books and supplies: $929 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board:
Estimated on-campus other fees:
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,954 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $54,229 (2017)
Median Family Income: $24,244 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 25.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 22.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $101 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $8,699 |
| $30k-48k | $8,855 |
| $48k-75k | $10,909 |
| $75k-110k | $14,282 |
| $110k+ | $14,702 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 0%6-year graduation rate: 0%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $9,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $6,633 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $7,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 43.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 49.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 52.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 24.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 27.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $33,073 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $42,526 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | 9 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 35 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 16 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | 78 | $6,887 | $58 | $34,897 ($2,908) | |
| Associate's Degree | Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 554 | $7,503 | $50 | $29,104 ($2,425) | $36,606 ($3,051) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 45 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 29 | $15,252 | $171 | $33,599 ($2,800) | |
| Associate's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians. | 81 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians. | 9 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Carpenters. | 14 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Carpenters. | 5 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | 15 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | 208 | $12,000 | $127 | $50,696 ($4,225) | $52,961 ($4,413) |
| Associate's Degree | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | 25 | $14,000 | $132 | $51,546 ($4,296) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Precision Metal Working. | 164 | $5,564 | $47 | $35,064 ($2,922) | $46,674 ($3,890) |
| Associate's Degree | Precision Metal Working. | 19 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Precision Production, Other. | 62 | $10,471 | $39 | $17,157 ($1,430) | |
| Associate's Degree | Precision Production, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Design and Applied Arts. | 13 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 5 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 18 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 8 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 14 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 19 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 12 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies. | 234 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | 550 | $20,657 | $101 | $36,402 ($3,034) | $42,758 ($3,563) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 15 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $42,390Full time faculty: 25%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $1,302,569 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $1,598,593 (2022)