Overview
Wichita State is a public university located in Wichita, Kansas. It is a mid-size institution. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Nursing, and Business.
Large
City
Public
10,466
undergraduates
- Acceptance Rate
-
91%
- Graduation Rate
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47%
- Average Annual Cost
-
$20,038
- Average Net Price
-
$14,876
- Salary After Graduation
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$38,800
- Athletics Website
- goshockers.com
- In-state Tuition
- $8,800
- Out-of-state Tuition
- $18,165
- GPA Average
- 3.5
- SAT Average
- 1102
- ACT Average
- 23
Virtual Tour
Admissions
Acceptance Rate:
91%
Average GPA:
3.47
SAT
SAT Average: 1102
SAT Range: 983
- 1220
Math:
500
-
600
Reading & Writing:
483
-
620
ACT
Average: 23
Range: 19 - 26
Information
Academics
Freshman Retention
69%
4yr Graduation
22%
6yr Graduation
47%
500 -
600
SAT Math
483 -
620
SAT Reading and Writing
19 -
26
ACT Composite
- Student Body:
- Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting Highest degree degree awarded: Graduate degree
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Accounting and Related Services.Bachelors Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelors Degree
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Business/Managerial Economics.Bachelors Degree
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Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.Bachelors Degree
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Finance and Financial Management Services.Bachelors Degree
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Human Resources Management and Services.Bachelors Degree
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International Business.Bachelors Degree
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Management Information Systems and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Marketing.Bachelors Degree
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Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Computer Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Industrial Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Manufacturing Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Mechanical Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Bachelors Degree
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Bachelors Degree
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Bachelors Degree
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Health and Medical Administrative Services.Bachelors Degree
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Bachelors Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelors Degree
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Anthropology.Bachelors Degree
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Economics.Bachelors Degree
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Geography and Cartography.Bachelors Degree
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Political Science and Government.Bachelors Degree
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Sociology.Bachelors Degree
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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.Bachelors Degree
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Biology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.Bachelors Degree
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Chemistry.Bachelors Degree
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.Bachelors Degree
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Physics.Bachelors Degree
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Communication and Media Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Journalism.Bachelors Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Bachelors Degree
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Computer Science.Bachelors Degree
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.Bachelors Degree
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Security Science and Technology.Bachelors Degree
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Curriculum and Instruction.Bachelors Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelors Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Bachelors Degree
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Design and Applied Arts.Bachelors Degree
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Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Bachelors Degree
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Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelors Degree
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Music.Bachelors Degree
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Visual and Performing Arts, General.Bachelors Degree
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Engineering Technology, General.Bachelors Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Bachelors Degree
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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Gerontology.Bachelors Degree
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International/Global Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Mathematics and Computer Science.Bachelors Degree
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.Bachelors Degree
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelors Degree
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History.Bachelors Degree
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Bachelors Degree
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelors Degree
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Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Mathematics.Bachelors Degree
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Statistics.Bachelors Degree
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Philosophy.Bachelors Degree
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Religion/Religious Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Psychology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Social Work.Bachelors Degree
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Accounting and Related Services.Master's Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's Degree
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Business/Managerial Economics.Master's Degree
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Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.Master's Degree
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Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.Doctoral Degree
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Computer Engineering.Master's Degree
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.Doctoral Degree
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.Master's Degree
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Engineering, Other.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Industrial Engineering.Doctoral Degree
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Industrial Engineering.Master's Degree
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Industrial Engineering.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Mechanical Engineering.Doctoral Degree
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Mechanical Engineering.Master's Degree
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Systems Engineering.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Master's Degree
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Doctoral Degree
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Master's Degree
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.First Professional Degree
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Public Health.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Public Health.Master's Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.First Professional Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Doctoral Degree
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.First Professional Degree
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Doctoral Degree
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Anthropology.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Anthropology.Master's Degree
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Sociology.Master's Degree
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Applied Mathematics.Doctoral Degree
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Mathematics.Doctoral Degree
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Mathematics.Master's Degree
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Area Studies.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Biology, General.Master's Degree
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Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.Master's Degree
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Chemistry.Master's Degree
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Chemistry.Doctoral Degree
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Physics.Master's Degree
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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Doctoral Degree
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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Master's Degree
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Psychology, General.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Psychology, General.Master's Degree
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Communication and Media Studies.Master's Degree
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Computer Science.Master's Degree
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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.Master's Degree
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.Master's Degree
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Curriculum and Instruction.Master's Degree
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Curriculum and Instruction.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Educational Administration and Supervision.Master's Degree
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Educational Administration and Supervision.Doctoral Degree
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Educational Administration and Supervision.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research.Master's Degree
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Special Education and Teaching.Master's Degree
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Student Counseling and Personnel Services.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Student Counseling and Personnel Services.Master's Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's Degree
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Design and Applied Arts.Master's Degree
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Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Fine and Studio Arts.Master's Degree
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Music.Master's Degree
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Visual and Performing Arts, General.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Engineering-Related Fields.Master's Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Master's Degree
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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Master's Degree
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Master's Degree
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History.Master's Degree
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Master's Degree
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Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.Master's Degree
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's Degree
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Master's Degree
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.Master's Degree
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Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Master's Degree
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Master's Degree
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Natural Resources Management and Policy.Master's Degree
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Public Administration.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Public Administration.Master's Degree
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Social Work.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Social Work.Master's Degree
Degrees and Courses of Study
68 Bachelors Programs
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
ENGINEERING
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
SOCIAL SCIENCES
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
EDUCATION
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
HISTORY
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
PSYCHOLOGY
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
91 Other Programs
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
ENGINEERING
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
SOCIAL SCIENCES
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
PSYCHOLOGY
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
EDUCATION
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
HISTORY
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
MILITARY TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLIED SCIENCES
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
Financial
$8,800
In-state Tuition
$18,165
Out-of-state Tuition
- Average Cost of Attendance
-
$20,038
- Average Net Price
-
$14,876
- Percentage of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Student Loans:
- 41%
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Completed:
- $21,478
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Not Completed:
- $8,661
- The Median Debt For Dependent Students:
- $13,000
- The Median Debt For Independent Students:
- $18,204
- The Median Debt For Female Students:
- $15,000
- The Median Debt For Male Students:
- $13,500
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $0 - $30,000:
- $14,712
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $30,001 - $75,000:
- $14,641
- The Median Debt For Students With Family Income Greater than $75,000:
- $14,000
Debt
Household Income
Median Household Income:
$60,078
Athletics
- Division
- NCAA I
- Conference
-
American
- Athletics Website
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Student Life
Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
10,466
- Number Of Graduate Students
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2,772
- Male/Female Undergraduate Ratio
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1:1
- Carnegie Classification Undergraduate Profile
- Four-year, medium full-time , selective, higher transfer-in
- Share Of Und Deg Cert Seeking Part Time
- 21%
- Proportion Of Faculty That Is Full Time
- 98%
- Percentage Of Undergraduates Aged 25 And Above
- 28%
- Percentage First Generation Students
- 36%
- Percent Of Students Over 23 At Entry
- 33%
- Share Of Female Students
- 59%
- Share Of Married Students
- 12%
- Share Of Dependent Students
- 67%
- Share Of Veteran Students
- 1%
- Share Of First Generation Students
- 36%
- Number Of Non Degree Seeking Undergraduate Students
- 1,858
Carnegie Classification Size And Setting:
Four-year, large, primarily nonresidential
Student Life
Financial
- Public or Private
- Public