Wichita State University Shocker Nation Viewbook

College just how you pictured it

• Location: Wichita, KS
• Most diverse campus in Kansas
• 16,000 students
• 90% of classes have 49 or fewer students
• Averages for incoming freshmen:
  • 3.54 GPA
  • 23-24 ACT
  • 1130-1190 SAT

Combining tradition and innovation with the limitless resources of its location, Wichita State offers much more than you'll ever find in a traditional college town.

Thanks to our location in Kansas' largest city, Wichita State students take learning out the of the classroom and into the real world, gaining practical experience, building a resume, making connections and ultimately getting a jump-start on a career.

We have results to back it up, too. Data from the Kansas Board of Regents indicates WSU graduates have higher post-college job placements in the state after graduation and earn more than graduates from other traditional Kansas universities.

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After class

On and off campus, Shockers have access to all the arts, entertainment and traditional college fun they could want. We're talking more than 350 annual on-campus events, action-packed athletics, people from all over the globe and a city teeming with galleries, stages, shopping and eats. Just take your pick and enjoy.

With performances from Cardi B, Ariana Grande, Chainsmokers, Taylor Swift and Twenty One Pilots to the Tallgrass Film Festival an the NCAA Basketball Tournament, the variety of area events you'll find in Wichita is virtually limitless.

Each semester is packed with time-honored traditions like Clash of the Colleges, Hippodrome, Shocktoberfest and annual events full of competitions and fellow Shockers. You can also get your game on with Esports, intramurals and club sporting events.

The Rhatigan Student Center is home to billiards, bowling, the Shocker Store and your favorite restaurants. Not to mention, plenty of couches to crash on between classes.

Wichita, a top 10 city

Wichita has been named as one of the top 10 happiest cities, a top 10 surprising foodie city and a top 10 city for new college grads.

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Campus right at your doorstep

Campus living puts you in the middle of all the action. By joining the community of Shockers who already call Wichita State their home away from home, you'll have quick access to classes, athletic events, campus activities, hundreds of new friends and everything you need to get the most out of your Shocker experience.

• 1,200 campus residents
• Shockers from all over the world enjoy state-of-the-art residence halls, all built within the last six years.

Shocker Hall

• Full-service dining and coffee shop brewing local Reverie Coffee
• Laundry room, community kitchen and lounge on each floor
• Living-learning communities for students with similar interests
• Additional entertainment and recreation spaces

The Flats at WSU

• Fully furnished amenity-rich apartment living
• All-inclusive rates, sand volleyball court, clubhouse and underground parking
• Located next door to the Steve Clark YMCA
• Steps away from Starbucks and Braeburn Square, featuring restaurants and retail

The Suites at WSU

• Newest on-campus residence hall
• 2-bedroom units complete with shared bathroom, living room and kitchenette galley with refrigerator

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Experience history

From claiming national championships to reaching the Final Four, Wichita State is home to a legacy of pulse-pounding action for Shocker Nation.

• Wichita State is home to 15 NCAA Division I teams, including cheer and dance, plus a wide range of intramurals and club sports
• Shocker bowling has claimed 20 national championships and counting
• Wichita State is the newest member of the American Athletic Conference, placing it in competition with other prestigious universities like Southern Methodist, Memphis, Cincinnati, Houston, South Florida and Central Florida.
• Shockers can attend all home athletic events at no extra cost.
• Koch Arena seats 10,500

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Internships and real-world experience

At Wichita State, we offer our students the unique ability to get real-world, experience-based learning in their chosen majors while still in school. With Wichita State's Career Development Center, boasting the most internships for an office of its kind in the state, students can have a packed resume, college credit, professional connections, a paycheck, and in many cases, a job offer.

• $8.15 million earned in 2,200 on-campus jobs
• In one year, Wichita State students earned more than $4.9 million through 1,100 internship positions at almost 500 employers

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Innovation Campus

Internships, networking and employment converge for an applied learning powerhouse experience on Wichita State's Innovation Campus. With big-name firms and niche technology industries, the innovators of the future have found homes in Shocker Nation.

• 120 acres: Wichita State opened its first building on the Innovation Campus in 2017, and in just three years 15 buildings are in progress or have been completed.
• Wichita State's new on-campus Steve Clark YMCA serves more than 22,000 students, faculty, staff, Innovation Campus professionals and neighbors in the community
• Build a professional network and resume with access to hundreds of Airbus engineering professionals and paid engineering internship positions right on campus
• Criminal justice majors benefit from a close relationship with city, county and state law enforcement through applied learning opportunities and guest lecturers in the Law Enforcement Training Center
• The newest additions to the expanded campus include the Hyatt Place Hotel and Braeburn Square, featuring Starbucks, Fuzzy's Tacos, Meritrust Credit Union and the Shocker Store
• Employers like Airbus, Spirit AeroSystems, NetApp and FirePoint are locating on campus to have access to an internship and workforce pipeline of Wichita State students

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College of Applied Studies

Behind a desk and in front of a class, our students receive top-notch classroom learning and combine it with real-world experience. As a result, graduates are well-prepared for diverse careers in fields such as workforce leadership, teaching, academic administration, athletic training and sport management.

• Teacher education majors get experience-based learning in Kansas' largest school district and surrounding areas, oftentimes during their first year
• Human Performance Studies students learn in a setting that combines classroom and real-world learning in one space
• The College of Applied Studies awards more than $625,000 in scholarships annually, including several Klose Scholarships for future math or science teachers
• More than half of the teachers and administrators in Wichita's Public Schools are Wichita State graduates

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College of Engineering

As a magnet for some of the brightest minds and best technology, the Wichita State College of Engineering provides unrivaled learning opportunities and does so in the state's center of industry with its wealth of internships and worldwide connections.

• Our location gives Wichita State students access to the largest engineering internship program in the state
• The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) is located right on campus and attracts industry experts from around the globe
• Wichita State is ranked first nationally in industry-funded aerospace research and development by the National Science Foundation
• 25 labs: Wichita State's John Bardo Center is 116,000 square feet and gives students access to spaces like a renewable energy lab, a vehicle design lab, a project and prototyping lab and GoCreate - a maker space hub

wichita.edu/engineering

College of Fine Arts

Mixing exclusive programs, outstanding faculty and top-notch facilities with the area's thriving art scene, the Wichita State College of Fine Arts provides an environment for inspiration to flourish in the state's largest ready-made audience.

• Around 85% of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra is made up of WSU faculty, alumni and students
• The college is a member of the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD) and offers the only nationally accredited dance program in the state
• International opera superstars, Sam Ramey and Alan Held, are full-time faculty and provide world-class training to students
• The Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media Arts, one of Wichita State's fastest growing majors, offers emphasis areas in audio and video production, game design, filmmaking and animation. Students learn in Shocker Studios, a 35,000-square-foot professional production studio

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College of Health Professions

Located in the state's health care hub, Wichita State's College of Health Professions provides students with the skills, hands-on learning and professional connections essential to their success in high-demand, high-paying health careers.

• An abundance of area hospitals and clinics, access to real-world learning and the teaching expertise of health care experts can all be found right here
• The college features the state's premier physician assistant program and the only bachelor of science in dental hygiene at a public Kansas university
• Our graduates enjoy some of the highest job placement rates in Kansas and often have job offers before they finish their degrees
• Health Professions students have access to more than 1,100 clinical placement sites around the country

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Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

As the oldest and largest of Wichita State's seven undergrad colleges, the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences boasts the widest range of degree programs in everything from French to forensic science, plus the chance to get real-world experience in every major.

• The Elliott School of Communication is Kansas' only comprehensive integrated school of communication, combining its various disciplines with work-based experiences in Wichita's numerous media outlets
• The Shocker Battalion Army ROTC helps students develop leadership skills to manage time, people and resources, while receiving scholarship dollars and earning a minor in military science through the School of Criminal Justice
• Whether it's into the city of Wichita, through the heart of Mexico or to the banks of the Loire River in Orléans, France, classes offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences go wherever the subject matter takes them
• Wichita State's Biological Field Station on the Ninnescah River features 330 acres of native prairie, wetlands and woodland

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W. Frank Barton School of Business

The W. Frank Barton School of Business is one of the state's oldest and most-respected business schools and is home to some of the best programs, brightest minds and biggest opportunities in Kansas. Turning today's students into tomorrow's business innovators.

• The Professional Edge program is a free program that equips business majors with the skills needed to land their dream job, from effective interviewing and resume writing to networking and time management
• The Barton School boasts AACSB International accreditation in its business and accounting programs, placing it in the top 5% of business schools worldwide
• Our business students have landed internships with employers like The Mayo Clinic, NASA, Walt Disney World and Spirit AeroSystems
• Construction begins soon on a $60 million state-of-the-art home for the business school, Woolsey Hall, giving students all the tech, team and presentation space they need to engage with each other and the business community

wichita.edu/business

Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College

For students with outstanding academic backgrounds, the Cohen Honors College provides an unparalleled college experience where students can take their achievement to a higher level and make the most out of their time as Shockers.

• The Honors Living Learning Community in Shocker Hall creates a peer network that challenges Honors students to pursue academic success and community engagement
• Cohen Enhancement Scholarships, worth up to $4,000, support Honors students as they participate in applied learning through study abroad, National Student Exchange, nonprofit internships, national conferences or undergraduate research
• The Lenora McGregor Endowed Scholarship annually awards up to $26,000 to an incoming freshman Honors student
• Honors students enjoy small classes, specialized advising, priority enrollment, 24/7 access to the honors student lounge, as well as leadership opportunities in the honors student council and student organization
• Average class size: 10 students

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Scholarships and Savings

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Come see us anytime

Schedule a campus visit and see firsthand all that Wichita State has to offer. Go to wichita.edu/visit or give us a call at 316-978-3085 and we'll plan an entire day around your interests. Apply at wichita.edu/apply.

Join Shocker Nation today

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Wichita State's Annual Security and Fire Report is available. The report includes crime statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Wichita State University; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. Additionally, the report provides fire statistics concerning fires in on-campus student housing facilities and institutional policies concerning campus fire safety. For an electronic copy of the report, access the following website, wichita.edu/annualsecurityreport. To obtain a printed copy of this report, contact the University Police Department.

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