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Wichita State University
Wichita, KS, United States
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
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At Wichita State University, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $7,530 a year after grants, against $17,409 for families earning over $110,000.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
Average annual cost after grants
$10,307
$9,609 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).
| Family income | Average annual cost |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $7,530 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $6,774 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,000 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $12,533 |
| Over $110,000 | $17,409 |
Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.
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Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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Hays, KS
Graduation rate 53%, close to 52%
Profile closeness86/100
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Graduation rate 48%, close to 52%
Profile closeness75/100
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Topeka, KS
Graduation rate 52%, close to 52%
Profile closeness71/100
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Manhattan, KS
Enrollment 15,142 students, close to 10,780
Profile closeness68/100
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Emporia, KS
Graduation rate 57%, close to 52%
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Lawrence, KS
Acceptance rate 93%, close to 94%
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Omaha, NE
Graduation rate 51%, close to 52%
Profile closeness94/100
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Denver, CO
Graduation rate 49%, close to 52%
Profile closeness89/100
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